20050643 Ver 1_Complete File_20050415

Michael F. Easley, Governor

William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Alan W, Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality

August 23, 2005
DWQ # 20050643
Orange County

CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

NC Division of Parks and Recreation
Attn: Brian Strong
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

Subject Property:

Eno River State Park Buckquarter Creek Trail Re-Route

NOTICE OF WITHDRA WL

Dear Mr. Strong:

On April 15, 2005, you requested a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) for your project. We wrote' to you on June 6, 2005 discussing concerns that we have
regarding the design of the project and stating that it would be placed on hold for three weeks giving
you time to address DWQ's concerns. As of today, DWQ has not received a response to this request.
Therefore, your file is hereby considered withdrawn and will not be reviewed until DWQ's earlier
concerns are addressed. Once you have collected sufficient information to have a complete
application (please see our June 6, 2005 letter for the missing information), you will need to reapply
for DWQ approval. This includes submitting a complete application package with the appropriate
fee.

Please be aware that you have no authorization under Section 401 of the Clear Water Act for this
activity and any work done within waters of the state would be a violation of North Carolina General
Statutes and Administrative Code. Please call Mr. Ian McMillan at 919-715-4631 if you have any
questions or concerns.

cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Corps of Engineers
Central Files
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401 OvcrsightlExpress Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]/ FAX [phone]/ Internet: hltp:llh2o enr,statc,nc Ilslncwetlands

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Michael F, Easley, Governor

William G, Ross Jr., SecretaI)'
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Alan W, Klimek, P,E, Director
Division of Water Quality

June 6, 2005

DWQ Project # 05-0643
Orange County
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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Attn: Brian Strong
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

Subject Property:

Eno River State ParI\. Bucl\.quarter Creek Trail Re-Route

REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dear Mr. Strong:

On April 15, 2005, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) reccived your application dated April
11,2005 to impact 4,800 square feet (ft2) of protected riparian buffcrs to construct the proposed
hiking trail and on May 26 we reccived additional information. The DWQ has determined that
the additional information received was incomplete because it did not address the location ofthc
buffer as requested in the May 11, 2005 letter. Thc DWQ will require the additional information
requested below in order to process your application to impact protccted wetland, streams and/or
buffers on the subject property. Thcrefore, unless we receive thc additional information
requested below, we will have to move toward denial of your application as required by 15A
NCAC 2H .0506 and 2B .0233(8) and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we
rcccive this additional information. Please provide five copies the following information so that
we may continue to review your project.

Additional Information Requested:

1. Plcase indicate the location of thc protccted buffers as ovcrlays on the site plan.

Pleasc respond within three wecks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in
writing and Eric Kulz of the DWQ Raleigh Regional Office. Ifwe do not hear from you within
three weeks, wc will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider
the project as withdrawn.

N.?iiliCarolina
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401 OversighVExpress Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]/ FAX [phone]/lntemet: htto://h2o,enr,state,nc.us/ncwetlands

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June 6, 2005

This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application
are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Debbie Edwards at 919-733-9502
if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.

Sincerely,

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401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit

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cc: Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files

Filename: 050643 Eno River (Orange) hold 2

DWQ # 05-0643 Eno Rivcr Statc Park Buckquarter Creck Trail

Subject: DWQ # 05-0643 Eno River State Park Buckquarter Creek Trail
From: Laurie Dennison <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:14:36 -0400
To: [e-mail]
CC: [e-mail]

Please see attached the Division of Water Quality's request for more information
related to your recent application. Please note that this message is being forwarded
to you electronically so that you may expedite preparation of your response. Please
do not send your response as a reply to this e-mail or via fax. The hard copy is
being sent via US Mail. All response correspondence is to be mailed via hard copy to
the 401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
unless otherwise noted.

Laurie Dennison
NC DENR - DWQ
Wetlands/401 Unit

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary

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Dear Ms. Karoly:

Enclosed please find supplemcntal information as rcquested in a May 11, 2005 lettcr. I
have included thc following information: USGS topographic map, soils map, location map, map
indicating buffer impacts and location of protectcd buffers. If you nccd further information
conccrning this mattcr please contact mc at
[phone].

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Resource Management Spccialist

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary

Lewis R. Ledford, Director

April 11, 2005

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APR 1 5 2005

Ms. Cyndi Karoly
NC Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650

DENR - WATER QUAlITY
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RE: Request for Authorization to Impact Portions of the Neuse River Buffer at Eno
River State Park

Dear Mr. Karoly:

Enclosed please find a request for impacts to the Neuse River Buffer Rules at Eno River
State Park. The Division is proposing to re-route an existing trail along the Eno River to
rehabilitate an eroded portion of the Buckquarter Creek Trail. Mr. Eric Klutz of the Division of
Water Quality, Raleigh Regional Office has conducted an onsite review of the project. Included
for your review are the following: PCN permit and a locational map.

If you need further information concerning this matter please contact me at
[phone].

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Resource Management Specialist

Enclosures:

1615 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615
Phone: [phone]' FAX: [phone] 'Internet: www,ncsparksnet
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o MRO Alan Johnson
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Tom Steffens and Kyle Barnes
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The file attached is being forwarded to ~our f~r your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
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o Stream length impacted '
o Stream determination '-
o Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
o Minimization/avoidance issues
o Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
o Pond fIll
o Mitigation Ratios
o Ditching
o Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
o Check drawings for accuracy
o Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
o Cumulative impact concern

Comments:

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Michael F, Easley, Governor

William G, Ross Jr" Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Alan W, Klimek, P,E, Director
Division of Water Quality

May 11, 2005

DWQ Project # 05-0643
Orange County
Page 1 of2

CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Attn: Brian Strong
1615 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

Subject Property:

Eno River State Park Buckquartcr Creek Trail Re-Route

REQUEST FOR MORE INFORl\1A TION

Dear Mr. Strong:

On April 15, 2005, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated April
11,2005 to impact 4,800 square feet (ft2) of protected riparian buffers to construct the proposed
hiking trail. The DWQ has determined that your application was incomplete and/or provided
inaccurate information as discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in
order to process your application to impact protected wetland, streams and/or buffers on the
subject property. Therefore, unless we receive the additional information requested below, we
will have to move toward denial of your application as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0506 and 2B
.0233(8) and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional
information. Please provide five copies the following information so that we may continue to
review your project.

Additional Information Requested:

1. Please provide a location map, County Soil Survey and USGS topographic map for the
project with the property boundaries located.
2. Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.
3. Please indicate the location of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan.

Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in
writing and Eric Kulz of the DWQ Raleigh Regional Office. Ifwe do not hear from you within
three weeks, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider
the project as withdrawn.

401 OversighVExpress Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250. Raleiah, North Carolina 27004

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This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application
are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Debbie Edwards at 919-733-9502
if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.

Sincerely,

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Cyndi Karoly,
401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit

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cc: Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)

1. Processing

1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
D Section 404 Permit X
D Section 10 Permit D
D 401 Water Quality Certification

Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ

2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NA

3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: X

4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: D

5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: D

II. Applicant Information

1. Ownerl Applicant Information
Name: North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (Brian Strong)
Mailing Address:1615 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

Telephone Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:

Fax Number: [phone]

2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached ifthe Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:

Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
III. Project Information

Fax Number:

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Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.

1. Name of project: Eno River State Park Buckquarter Creek Trail Re-route

2. T.LP. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):

3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):

4. Location
County: Orange Nearest Town: Hillsborough
Subdivision name (include phasellot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
10 miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70

5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)

6. Property size (acres): 5.400

7. Nearest body of water (streamlriverlsoundloceanllake): Eno River

8. River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/adminlmapsl.)

9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Area of impacts include riparian forest along Eno River.
Surrounding land-use is mainly residential.

10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Proiect
involves the re-routing of an existing trail to keep hikers away from a section of highly
eroded trail tread. Trail runs parallel to the Eno River for approximately 1200 linear feet.

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Trail re-route will help to stabilize the existing trail tread. A TV will be used to move rocks
and other materials for stabilization of the trail tread

11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
Trial re-route will avoid eroded areas and provide a safer trail.

IV. Prior Project History

If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
NA

V. Future Project Plans

Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
NA

VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United StateslWaters of the State

It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.

1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:NA

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2. Individually list wetland impacts below:

WetIand Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact lOO-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type ofWetIand***
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no )- (linear feet)

*

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List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts, Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc, For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
100- Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps, Maps are a'lailable through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at hltp://www.fema,\!ov.
List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e,g" freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).

List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:

Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on map) (linear feet) Before Imoact (olease specify)

3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc,), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included,
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows, USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www,lISgS,gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www,topozone,com.
www.mapquest.com. etc,).

.

Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:

4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:

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Open Water Impact Area of Name of Water body Type of Water body
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on map) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.)

*

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.

5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): 0 uplands 0 stream 0 wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):

Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):

Size of watershed draining to pond:

Expected pond surface area:

VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)

Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Trail design will avoid clearing and tree cutting as much as practicable.

VIII. Mitigation

DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.

USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when

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necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.

If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h20.enr.state. nc. us/ncwetlandsl strmgide.html.

1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
NA

2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP web site at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:

Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):

IX. Environmental Documentation (required by D\VQ)

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Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes X No D

If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPAlSEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEP AlSEP A document is required, call the SEP A
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes D No X

If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEP A or SEP A final approval letter.
Yes D No D

x. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by D\VQ)

It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.

Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes X No D If you answered "yes", provide the following information:

Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.

Zone. Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
I 4800 (1200' x 4') 3
2 1.5
Total 4800

.

Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.

If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or

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Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). 'Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
NA

XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)

Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss storm water controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Approximately 100 acres of the 1,000 acres of the State Park would be considered impervious.
If necessary, trail design will include water bars and other techniques to minimize stormwater
impacts.

XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)

Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
NA

XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)

Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes D No X

Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes D No X

XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).

. -1('- J r

Ap icant/ en s Signature Date
(Agent's signature is va id only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)

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APR 1 5 2005

..

Office Use Only:

Form Version May 2002

USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)

I. Processing

1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
D Section 404 Permit X
D Section 10 Permit D
D 401 Water Quality Certification

Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ

2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NA

3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: X

4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: D

5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: D

II. Applicant Information

1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (Brian Strong)
Mailing Address:1615 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

Telephone Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:

Fax Number: [phone]

2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:

Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
III. Project Information

Fax Number:

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'<

Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.

1. Name of project: Eno River State Park Buckquarter Creek Trail Re-route

2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):

3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):

4. Location
County: Orange Nearest Town: Hillsborough
Subdivision name (include phasellot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
10 miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70

5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)

6. Property size (acres): 5,400

7. Nearest body of water (strearn/river/sound/oceanllake): Eno River

8. River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/adminlmaps/.)

9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Area of impacts include riparian forest along Eno River.
Surrounding land-use is mainly residential.

10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Proiect
involves the re-routing of an existing trail to keep hikers away from a section of highly
eroded trail tread. Trail runs parallel to the Eno River for approximately 1200 linear feet.

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Trail re-route will help to stabilize the existing trail tread. A TV will be used to move rocks
and other materials for stabilization of the trail tread

11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
Trial re-route will avoid eroded areas and provide a safer trail.

IV. Prior Project History

If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
NA

V. Future Project Plans

Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
NA

VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/\Vaters of the State

It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.

1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:NA

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2. Individually list wetland impacts below:

Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact lOa-year Floodplain ** Nearest Stream Type ofWetland***
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)

*

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding,
100- Y ear floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www,fema,gov,
List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc,) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).

**

***

List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:

3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on map) (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts, Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included,
U Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
WWW,USgS,gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., WWW.topozone.com.
www,mapquestcom, etc,).

.

Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:

4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water ofthe U.S.) below:

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Open Water Impact Area of Name of Water body Type of Water body
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on map) (acres) (if applicable) bay, ocean, etc.)

*

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts, Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc,

5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): D uplands D stream D wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):

Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):

Size of watershed draining to pond:

Expected pond surface area:

VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)

Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Trail design will avoid clearing and tree cutting as much as practicable.

VIII. Mitigation

DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.

USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when

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necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.

If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h20.enr.state. nc. us/ncwetlands/strm gi de.html.

I. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
NA

2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:

Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):

IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)

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Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes X No D

If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPAlSEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEP A1SEP A document is required, call the SEP A
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes D No X

If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy ofthe NEP A or SEP A final approval letter.
Yes D No D

x. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)

It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.

Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes X No D If you answered "yes", provide the following information:

Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.

Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
I 4800 (1200' x 4') 3
2 1.5
Total 4800

*

Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.

If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or

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Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
NA

XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)

Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss storm water controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Approximately 100 acres of the 1.000 acres of the State Park would be considered impervious.
If necessary. trail design will include water bars and other techniques to minimize stormwater
impacts.

XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)

Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
NA

XIII. Violations (required by D\VQ)

Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes D No X

Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes D No X

XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).

ilAPtnud:tnaturc Lf- / ~:. i

(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)

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APR 1 5 2005

DENR. WATER SUALlTY .
WEllN.QS Nm STORM'uATER 6RJJ~

'-

Office Use Only:

Form Version May 2002

USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)

I. Processing

1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
D Section 404 Permit X
D Section 10 Permit D
D 401 Water Quality Certification

Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ

2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NA

3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: X

4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: D

5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: D

II. Applicant Information

1. Ownerl Applicant Information
Name: North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (Brian Strong)
Mailing Address:1615 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1615

Telephone Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:

Fax Number: [phone]

2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:

Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
III. Project Information

Fax Number:

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,

Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.

1. Name ofproject: Eno River State Park Buckquarter Creek Trail Re-route

2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):

3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):

4. Location
County: Orange Nearest Town: Hillsborough
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
10 miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70

5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)

6. Property size (acres): 5,400

7. Nearest body of water (stream/riverlsoundloceanllake): Eno River

8. River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mapsl.)

9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Area of impacts include riparian forest along Eno River.
Surrounding land-use is mainly residential.

10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Proiect
involves the re-routing of an existing trail to keep hikers away from a section of highly
eroded trail tread. Trail runs parallel to the Eno River for approximately 1200 linear feet.

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Trail re-route will help to stabilize the existing trail tread. A TV will be used to move rocks
and other materials for stabilization of the trail tread

11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
Trial re-route will avoid eroded areas and provide a safer trail.

IV. Prior Project History

If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
NA

V. Future Project Plans

Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
NA

VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/\Vaters of the State

It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.

I. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:NA

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2. Individually list wetland impacts below:

Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact IOO-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type ofWetland***
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)

*

**

***

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts, Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, scparately list impacts due to both structure and flooding,
100- Y ear floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www,fema.l!ov.
List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e,g" freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only),

List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:

Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on map) (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)

3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts, Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included,
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps, If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
WWW,tlSl!S,l!OV. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e,g., WWW.topozone.com,
ww\V,mapquestcom, etc,),

*

Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:

4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:

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Open Water Impact Area of Name of Water body Type of Water body
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on map) ( acres) (if applicable) bay, ocean, etc.)

*

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
nooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc,

5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): D uplands D stream D wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):

Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):

Size of watershed draining to pond:

Expected pond surface area:

VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)

Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Trail desi!!n will avoid clearing and tree cutting as much as practicable.

VIII. Mitigation

DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.

USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when

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necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.

If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h20.em.state.nc. us/ncwetl ands/strmgi de.html.

1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
NA

2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP web site at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/wro/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:

Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):

IX. Environmcntal Documcntation (required by DWQ)

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Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federaVstate) land?
Yes X No 0

If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEP AlSEP A)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPAlSEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes 0 No X

If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEP A or SEP A final approval letter.
Yes 0 No 0

X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)

It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.

Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes X No 0 If you answered "yes", provide the following information:

Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.

Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
1 4800 (1200' x 4') 3
2 1.5
Total 4800

*

Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone I.

If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or

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Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
NA

XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)

Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Approximately 100 acres of the 1,000 acres of the State Park would be considered impervious.
If necessary, trail design will include water bars and other techniques to minimize stormwater
impacts.

XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)

Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
NA

XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)

Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes D No X

Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes D No X

XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).

r ,-11,- D S-

Applicant/Agen' ignature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)

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Plan Detail Incomplete

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Please show all stream impacts including all fill slopes, dissipaters, and bank stabilization on the site plan.

Please show all wetland impacts including fill slopes ,on the site plan.

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Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.

Please indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the site plan.

Please indicate the location of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan.

Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands. streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plan.

Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage.

Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.

Please provide the location of any proposed stormwatermanagement practices as required by GC

Please provide detail for the stormwater management practices as required by GC

Please specify the percent of project imperviousness area based on the estimated built-out conditions.
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Please indicate all stormwater outfalls on the site plan.

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Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan.

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o The _labeled as _ on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please eliminate the _ or provide a4ctitional '
information as to why it is necessary for this project. !' " '.

o This Office believes that the _labeled on the plans as
. Please revise the plans to avoid the impacts.

can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the

o This Office believes that the _labeled on the plans as
. Please revise the plans to minimize the impacts.

can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the impacts to the

o The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled wilI not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because
. Please revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow wilI be achieved through the entire buffer. If it
is not possible to achieve diffuse flow through the entire buffer then it may be necessary to provide stormwater management .
practices that remove nutrients before the stormwater can be discharged through the buffer.

Other

The application fee was insufficient because over 150 feet of stream and/or over 1 acre of wetland impacts were requested. Please
provide $ . This additional fee must be received before your application can be reviewed.

Please complete Section(s) on the application.

Please provide a signed copy of the application.

Please provide _ copies of the application, _ copies of the site plans and other supporting information.

Mitigation

of compensatory mitigation is required for this project. 'Please provide a compensatory mitigation plan. The
plan must conform to the requirements in 15 A NCAC 2H .0500 and must be appropriate to the type of impacts proposed.

Please indicate which 404 Permit the US ACE would use to authorize this project.