20090826 Ver 1_401 Application_20090709

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INTERNATIONAL, LTD
ENGINEERS *SCIENTISTS - SUR1EYORS• PL,4NNFRS
VO. BOX 01,0.9560 KINGS CHARTER DRIVE-ASHIANDJA 23005
[phone] • EAX (804) 550-9'259
TO: Mr. Ian McMillan
NC DWQ, 401 /Wetlands tJnit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650
WE ARE SENDING YOU:
ttached ?Under separ-ate cover via
?Shop Drawings ?Prints ?Plans
?Copy of Letter ?Change Order
?Sam les ?S ec>fications
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COPIES I DATE I NO. I DESCRIPTION-
1 5 17-29-09 1 1 Permit Application for Nationwide Permit 39 - Best Property
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
?For Approval ?Approved as submitted ?Resubmit copies for approval
E?V,or your use ?Approved as noted ?Submit copies for distribution
jigAs requested ?Returned for corrections ?Return corrected prints
?For review & comment ?
?FOR BIDS DUE 20 ?PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US
REMARKS:
Mr. McMillan, please find enclosed the 5 copies of the NWP application for the Best
property.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at 804-550-9233 or via
email at [e-mail].
COPY TO: Red File SIGNE
If enclosures are? ? not as noted, kindly notify us t nee.
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DEW . WATER QUALITY
LETTER OF T1AT9Mffir't eRA '
DATE: July 9, 2009
JOB #: 95062.105
ATTENTION: Mr. Ian McMillan
RE: Permit Application for Nationwide
Permit 39 (NWP 39)
Best Property
Vance County, North Carolina
the following items:
RESOURCE
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ENGINEERS • SCIENTISTS • SURVEYORS - PLANNERS
July 10, 2009
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
Raleigfi Regulatory Eield-.Gffice
333 1 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105'
Wake. Forest, NC 27587
RE: Permit Application for Nationwide Permit 39
Best Property - Vulcan Construction Materials
Vance County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:
Direct Dial [phone]
tiaaska@a resourceind. com
http://,A-A,w-resour=int. rom
P.-1.1 95062.105
On behalf of Vulcan Construction Materials (Vulcan), enclosed is a Pre-Construction
Notification (PCN) Form for a Nationwide Permit 39 (NWP 39) and/or project review from the
United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The proposed project intends to impact 464
square feet (0.011 acres) of forested wetlands as part of the expansion of the storage capacity of
the overburden pile. Due to the size of the impact being less than the lower limits for
compensation, it is our understanding that no compensation will be needed for this project.
If you have any questions, I may be reached-at the referenced sources provided above.
cask PWD
Project Scientist
Virginia Certified Professional Wetland Delineator,. No. 4
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Walter C. Beck, Vulcan Construction Materials
ACZ1 9560 Kings Charter Drive s PO. Box 6160 e Ashland, VA 23005-6160
[phone] o Fax [phone]
RECYCLED PAPER
www.resourceintl.com
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39-(NWP 39)
BEST PROPERTY
VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
JUNE 2009
P.N. 95062.105
RESOURCE
M , INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
ENGINEERS-SCIENTISTS - SURVEYORS- PLANNERS
P.O. BOX 6160.9560 KINGS CHARTER DRIVE- ASHLAND, 1:9 23005
[phone] • FAX [phone]
www. resourceinil.com
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39 (NWP 39)
BEST PROPERTY
VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
No. of pages
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................I
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST..._ .........................................................................2
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION (PCN) FORM.... ...................................................1 0
FIGURES
Figure 1: Site Location and Topographic Map
Figure 2: Key Map
Figure 3: Area A & Cross-Section
ATTACHMENTS
Purpose and Need-
Alternative- Site Analysis
Avoidance and Minimization
Jurisdictional Determination (JD)
Threatened or Endangered Species
Cultural Resources
Compensation
Erosion and Sediment Control
' NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39 (NWP 39)
BEST PROPERTY
' VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
VANCE COUNIY. NORTH CAROLINA
' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Purpose and Need
' Vulcan Construction Materials, LP, (Vulcan) proposes to expand the storage capacity of the
current overburden pile at Greystone Quarry in Vance County, North Carolina, as a result of the
' growing demand for construction aggregate.
Alternative Site Analysis
' Alternative sites in the general area were evaluated. Due to the cost of purchasing new
properties, and the availability of the project area already within the property boundaries; and the
' proximity of the proposed expansion to the current operations, no alternative sites were viable
options. Therefore, the preferred alternative is to meet the current demand for aggregates by
expanding the current facility.
Avoidance and Minimization
' Due to the existing location of the overburden pile and the proximity to forested wetlands,
complete avoidance of any impacts was not possible. However, the proposed project intends to
' impacts only 464 square feet (0.011 acres) of forested wetlands. Based on the estimated need for
stage of overburden, the inability to increase the height of current pile without expanding the
footprint due to the slope stability requires, and the lack of available purchasable property in
' adjacent properties, the impacts to 464 square feet of forested wetland cannot be avoided.
Threatened and Endangered Species
According to a preliminary online search of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) database of
state and federally listed species in North Carolina, listed by county, the dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon) is listed as endangered by FWS for Vance County. It is Resource's
opinion that the project area does not contain any potential habitat for the dwarf wedge mussel,
and therefore, will not adversely impact this species or its habitat.
' Cultural Resources
' An online archives search was conducted of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History
and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. No cultural or historic resources have
been identified within the project boundaries at this time. A search of the National Register of
' Historic Places for Vance County, North Carolina, revealed several listings in the vicinity of the
city of Henderson, but none within the project boundaries.
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' Compensation Plan
The proposed project intends to impact 464 square feet (0.011 acres) of forested wetlands as part
' of the expansion of the storage capacity of the overburden pile. Due to the size of the impact
being less than the lower limits for compensation, it is our understanding that no compensation
will be-needed for this project.

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' JUNE 2009 BEST PROPERTY - VULCAN CONSTRUCTION
Date Application Number Project Name
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST CHECKLIST
' *Please provide all items listed below that have an "X" in the missing box
SUBMISSION REOUIREMENT ENCLOSED MISSING

(1) The applicants name, contact person, mailing address, telephone General
number, if applicable fax number and email address Information
(2) The authorized agents name, contact person, mailing address, General
telephone number, if applicable fax number and email address Information
(3) The name of the project, purpose of the project and a description of General
the activity Information
(4) The name of the waterbody or waterbodies, as applicable General
Information
(5) A copy of the USACE delineation confirmation for the entire project Jurisdictional
site Determination
(6) The hydrological unit code (HUC) for the project area General
Information
(7) The name of the city or county where the project is located General
Information -
(8) Latitude and longitude (to the nearest second) from the central General
location of the project site Information
(9) A detailed location map of the project area. The map should be of Figure 1
sufficient detail such that the site may be easily located for site
preparation
(10) A topographic map with the project boundaries clearly marked Figure 1
(11) The appropriate appendices from the JPA, including signature page ATTACHMENT
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(12) A reproducible 8 '/2 x 11 development plan Figure 2
(13) Large scale plan view. All plan view sketches should include, at a Attached
minimum, north arrow, scale, existing structures, existing and proposed
contours, limit of surface water areas, impact limits, and location-and
dimension of all proposed structures in impact areas. In addition, cross-
sectional sketches may be required for impacts associated with the
installation of structures.
(14) Tabular summary of impacts to waters of U.S. General
Information
(15) Surface water impact information (wetlands, stream or open water) General
for both permanent and temporary impacts, including a wetland Information
description of the impacts and the impact area (in square feet, linear feet
or acres). Wetland impacts should be quantified according to their
Cowardin classification or similar technology. PLEASE ADDRESS
THE FOLLOWING:
(16) A description of the measures taken during project design and Avoidance
development both to avoid and minimize impacts to surface waters to the And
maximum extent practicable. In some cases alternative plans may be Minimization
required. PLEASE ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
(17) Federally endangered and threatened species information on the Threatened &
drawing and three copies of any field reports Endangered
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(18) Historic resources information and related correspondence, Cultural
including a large plan view depicting all historical resources located Resources-
within project boundaries. We need three bound copies of any field
reports. The reports must be prepares per VDHR standards
(19) A description of the intended compensation for unavoidable Compensation
impacts, including: *applicants proposing to compensate off-site, Plan
including the purchase of credits or in-lieu contribution, shall first
discuss the feasibility of on-sits compensatory mitigation. If on-site
compensatory mitigation is practicable, applicants must provide
documentation as to why the proposed off-site compensatory mitigation
is ecologically preferable. The evaluation should include: water quality
benefits, hydrological source, hydrological regime, watershed, surface
water functions and values, vegetation type, soils, impact acreage,
distance from impacts, and timing of compensation.
A. A conceptual mitigation plan, at a minimum, must be submitted and
shall include:
(a) the goal and objectives in terms of replacement of wetland or stream N/A
acreage and function
(b) a location map, including latitude and longitude (to the nearest
second) at the centre of the site
(c) a wetland delineation confirmation and data sheets,_and maps for
existing wetland areas on the proposed site or sites
(d) a conceptual grading plan
(e) a conceptual planting scheme, including suggested plant species,
zonations and acreage of each vegetation type proposed
(f) a proposed soil preparation and amendment plan addressing both
topsoil and subsoil conditions
(g) a description of the proposed success criteria
(h) a proposed construction schedule, with an estimated completion date
B. A compensatory plan involving stream restoration shall submit a plan
that includes items 1 through 8 listed above and:
(a) the proposed stream segment restoration locations, including plan
view and cross-section sketches
(b) the stream deficiencies that need to be addressed
(c) the restoration measures to be employed, including proposed design
flows and types of instream structures
C. Any compensation plan proposing the purchase of mitigation back
credits shall include:
(a) the name of the proposed mitigation bank
(b) the number of credits proposed to be purchased or used
(c) a credit availability letter

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ?X Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 39 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number-been verified by the Corps? NX Yes ? No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
N 401 Water Quality Certification - Express N -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:
NX Yes ? No For the record only for Corps Permit:

?X 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.
N Yes NX No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ?X No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ?X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Best Property - Greystone Quarry
2b. County: Vance County
2c. Nearest municipality / town: City of Henderson W L-03
2d. Subdivision name: N/A jUL , 10 2nnn
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A
3. Owner Information DENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AN
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: N/A
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): Mr. Walter Beck, Vulcan Construction MaterialsChs
3d. Street address: 5601 Ironbridge Parkway
3e. City, state, zip: Chester, Virginia 23831
3f. Telephone no.: [phone] x234
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name: See above
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Thaddeus J. Kraska, PWD, Project Scientist
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Resource International, LTD
5c. Street address: 9560 Kings Charter Drive
5d. City, state, zip: Ashland, Virginia 23005
5e. Telephone no.: [phone] x 233
5f. Fax no.: [phone]
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude. 36.369322 Longitude: 78.352133
1 c. Property size: 36 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: unnamed pond
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: N/A
2c. River basin: Middle Roanoke
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The Best Property is a mostly agricultural property with approximately one-third of the land being forested where it becomes Vulcan property. The
project location is forested with industrial land use to the south, rual residential property tot he north, east, and west.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.011
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 0
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose is to expand the storage area for the overburden pile and extend the operational lifetime of the quarry.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Earth moving equipment will be used to add fill to 0.011 acres (464 square feet) of forested wetland to bring the grade to level with the existing
adjacent overburden storage area.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
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? ?X 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?
Name (if known): Thaddeus J. Kraska, PWD Agency/Consultant Company: Resource International, LTD
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Desktop issued by Eric Alysmeyer.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ?X No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ?X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
?X Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ? Buffers ? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
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2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 2b.
Type of impact 2c.
Type of wetland 2d.
Forested 2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other) 2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 P Fill Headwater Wetland Yes Corps 0.011
W2 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W3 Choose one Choose one YestNo-
W4 Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
W5 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W6 Choose one Choose one Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 0.011
2h. Comments:
Total impacts to headwater PFO wetlands is 0.011 acres.
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.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T) 3b.
Type of impact 3c.
Stream name 3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)? 3e.
Type of
jurisdiction 3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet) 3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 Choose one
S2 Choose one -
S3 Choose one
S4 Choose one
S5 - Choose one -
S6 Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 0
3i. Comments:
No impacts proposed.
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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 individual) 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 Choose one Choose
02 Choose one Choose
03 Choose one Choose
04 - Choose one Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments: No impacts proposed.
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number 5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond 5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
Pi Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
No impacts proposed.
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:
_6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you-MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin? ? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Catawba ? Randleman ? Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number -
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Stream name 6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required? 6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet 6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1 Yes/No
B2 Yes/No
B3 Yes/No
B4 Yes/No
B5 Yes/No
B6 Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
No buffers associated with this project.
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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.
The storage area was designed to impact the least amount of wetlands possible while maximizing the storage potential for the quarry, thereby
minimizing the need for future expansion.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
This area was chosen due to it having the smallest impacts to 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
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ?X No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank
? Payment to in-lieu fee program

? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank N/A
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:

3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
No Compensation is required.
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Makin 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: Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
No compensation is required.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) -required by DWQ N/A
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ? Yes OX No
buffer mitigation?
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.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
No riparian buffers are present.
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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 ? Yes ?X No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall-percent imperviousness of this 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:
Due to the size of the impact being relatively small and the project being and expansion of and exiting storage area, erosion and sedimentation control
practices should suffice for protecting downstream wetlands from impacts. An existing berm at the down gradient end, prevents impacts to down
gradient areas and flows directly intot he quarry, thus eliminating any possibility of downstream sedimentation.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
No SWP required
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? N/A
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? N/A
? Phase II
? NSW
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review N/A
E]Coastal counties
?HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs-apply ?ORW
(check all that apply): ?Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review N/A
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? 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?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ?Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
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 ?X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ?Yes ?X 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 ?X 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.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or Yes X No
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habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes X? No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. -
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Online database search of USFWS Threatened and Endangered Species and Habitat by County for Vance County, North Carolina
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ?X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Online database search of USFWS Essential Fish Habitat by County for Vance County, North Carolina
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 ?X 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?
Online database search of North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources and North Carolina Office of Archives and History, including the North
Carolina Listings in the National Register of Historic Places by County for Vance County, N.C.
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:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Floodplain Maps online database for State of North Carolina, Vance County, Reference FEMA FIRM # 3720198400J, April 16, 2007.
Walter C. Peck, III C. { J 7/6/2009
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39 (NWP 39)
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VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
' PURPOSE AND NEED
' Vulcan Construction Materials, LP; (Vulcan) proposes to expand the storage capacity of the
current overburden pile at Greystone Quarry in North Carolina. The market area is continually
growing; therefore the need for residential and commercial construction aggregates to
accommodate the construction demands of an expanding populationis high. Storage of
overburden is a necessary function of aggregate mining and the storage capacity of the
overburden pile cannot be exceeded. With the growing needs for construction aggregates, the
' need for expanded overburden storage follows. The purpose of this project is to expand the
storage capacity of the current overburden pile as its proximity to the mining operations is vital
to keep transportation of materials costs as low as possible, thereby keeping the cost to the
' consumer as low as possible as well.

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NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39 (NWP 39)
BEST PROPERTY
VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
ALTERNATIVE SITE ANALYSIS
The purpose of this analysis is to locate alternative sites that would provide a location for an
' overburden pile within the market/service area with the lowest transportation cost or smallest
travel distance, while causing the least environmental impact.
' The no-build alternative and other sites were investigated for their suitability to meet the above
stated goals.
The storage of overburden is a necessity in the aggregate mining industry. The no-build
alternative would create a situation where the overburden pile would exceed its capacity for
storage and operations could potentially stop while a new location for overburden was found,
thus creating a situation where the local demand for construction aggregates would not be
satisfied. The no-build alternative is not an option.
' Alternative sites in the general area were evaluated. Due to the cost of purchasing new land, and
the availability of the project area already within the property boundaries; and the proximity of
' the proposed expansion to the current operations, no alternative sites were viable options. Due to
the highly competitive nature of the aggregate industry, the sites evaluated are proprietary and if
disclosed would provide Vulcan's competitors with vital information about Vulcan's operations.
' Therefore, the preferred alternative is to meet the current demand for aggregates by expanding
the current facility.

I AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION

NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39 (NWP 39)
' BEST PROPERTY
VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
' AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
It has become necessary for Vulcan Construction Materials, LP (Vulcan) to expand their current
operation at Greystone Quarry in Vance County, North Carolina, to increase the storage capacity
for the overburden pile. The proposed project will expand Vulcan's storage capacity within its
' current property boundaries, as that is the only viable option for this proposed project.
Furthermore, based on Vulcan's current needs to supply the demand of the local market, efforts
' were made to avoid impacts to the forested wetlands by increasing the height of the existing
overburden pile. Evaluations of angle of repose for the overburden pile were determined based
on standard civil engineering principals and acceptable safety factors. Vulcan determined that
' they are currently operating within these standard principals and increasing the height of the
overburden pile is not a feasible alternative, as the surrounding area could not accommodate the
greater base required to support the higher stockpile peaks. Therefore, based on the estimated
' need for storage of overburden, the inability to increase the height of current pile, and the lack of
available purchasable land in adjacent properties, the impacts to 464 square feet of forested
wetland cannot be avoided.
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JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
On March 25, 2009, an onsite meeting with Mr. Eric Alsmeyer of the US Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) and Thaddeus J. Kraska of Resource Intl. (Resource) was held to obtain a
jurisdictional determination (JD) for the wetland boundaries delineated by Resource wetland
scientists. Mr. Alsmeyer issued an approved verbal jurisdictional determination at the
conclusion of the site visit.
Due to circumstances beyond Resource's control, a written JD has not yet been received.
Mr. Alsmeyer indicated that his search of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) databases
indicated that no threatened and endangered species were documented within the vicinity of this
project. Therefore, there are no anticipated impacts to threatened and endangered species. Mr.
Alsmeyer has also indicated that his search of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation
Office databases indicated that no archeological or architectural resources have been documented
within the vicinity of the project.
For further information, please contact Mr. Eric Alsmeyer at:
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
' Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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' From: Alsmeyer, Eric C SAW [[e-mail]]
Sent: 2009-03-25 11:36
' To: Kraska, Thaddeus
Subject: Vulcan quarry, Vance County NC, Prel JD form.
Attachments: PrelJD Form - RGL-08-02-attachment[ 1].doc
ed: As we discussed, see the att. Preliminary JD form from the 08-02 RGL. Please fill in as much of the form as you can
nd have the form signed by the applicant. You can mail or e-mail the signed form back to me.
lease reply or call if you have any questions or if I may serve you in any other way.
(Eric Alsmeyer
Project Manager
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Jel: [phone], x23
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39 (NWP 39)
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VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES
According to a preliminary online search of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) database of state
' and federally listed species in North Carolina, listed by county, one species was listed as
endangered for Vance County. The dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) is listed as
' endangered by FWS for Vance County. It is Resource's opinion that the project area does not
contain any potential habitat for the dwarf wedgemussel, and therefore, will not adversely impact
this species or its habitat. The results of this search are included- with this attachment.
' In accordance with permit regulations, if any previously unknown threatened or endangered are
encountered during construction activities, the United States Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk
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Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of
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Vance County, North Carolina

Updated: 01-31-2008
Common Name
Vertebrate:
American eel
Bald eagle
Carolina madtom
Pinewoods shiner
Invertebrate:
Dwarf wedgemussel
Yellow lampmussel
Yellow lance
Vascular Plant:
Buttercup phacelia
Nonvascular Plant:
Lichen:
Scientific name
Anguilla rostrata
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Noturus furiosus
Lythrurus matutinus
Alasmidonta heterodon
Lampsilis cariosa
Elliptio lanceolata
Phacelia covillei
Federal Record-Status
Status
FSC Current
BGPA Current
FSC Current
FSC Obscure
E Current
FSC Current
FSC Current
FSC Current
' Definitions of Federal Status Codes:
E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout-all or a significant portion of its range."
T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
' significant portion of its range."
C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information
to support listing. (Formerly "C 1 " candidate species.)
' BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below.
FSC = federal species of concern. A species under consideration for listing, for which there is
insufficient information to support listing at this time. These species may or may not be listed in the
' future, and many of these species were formerly recognized as "C2" candidate species.
T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of
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appearance with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not
biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below.
EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential).
Experimental, nonessential populations of endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened
species on public land, for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing -on private land.
P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or
"PT", respectively.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
An online archives search was conducted of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History
and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. No cultural or historic resources have
been identified within the project boundaries at this time. A search of the National Register of
Historic Places for Vance County, North Carolina, revealed several listings in the vicinity of the
city of Henderson, but none within the project boundaries.
In accordance with permit regulations, if any previously unknown cultural resources are
encountered during construction and restoration activities, the Corps -Wilmington District will
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BEST PROPERTY
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VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
COMPENSATION
The proposed project intends to impact 464 square feet (0.01 acres) of forested wetlands
as part of the expansion of the storage capacity of the overburden pile. Due to the size of
the impact being less than the lower limit for compensation, it is our understanding that
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VANCE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
' EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES
The final construction plans will include an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan that controls the
' introduction of sediments to surface waters and meets the latest State regulations and adheres to
the methodology prescribed in the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Act of 1973 and the
most current version of the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design
Manual, and other applicable local and federal guidelines.
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