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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051101 Ver 1_Complete File_20050620ti 0511a HOOD RICHARDSON, PA Engineers-Surveyors-Geologist 110 West Second Street Washington, North Carolina 27889 252-975-3472 June 17, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL: 7003 3110 0002 0581 7413 NCDENR Division of Water Quality 401/ Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed are Permit Applications only for Buffer Rules. Therefore, a permit fee is not included. There will be no re-routing of the farm ditches. There will be no excavation of ditch banks other than to install rip-rap for the spillways. Sincer , Hood L. Richardson, P.E. JAN 2 0 `L©o5 wp?E?Q?pS?f.Rg?N ? psNR?pg1OE? Office Use Only: . Form Version March 05 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 5 1! 0 1 (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) I Processing ? . o Applicant Information Applicant Information DENR - WATER QUALITY WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH Washington, NC 27889 approval(s) requested for this project: 1. Check all of the 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal ? Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ E] 401 Water Quality Certification El Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII, and check here: ? Er,, and w ?a n m? 4) and the project is within a North Carolina Division of .Coast ?w?m=?w ?? is w?= a vs m,??,eALi 7hel Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), ch? [? Q 4soos? 2005 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: B.E. Sing eton, Jr., B.E. Singleton and Sons, Inc. Mailing Address: 920 West 3"" Street , Washington,, NC 27889 Telephone Number: 252-946-3287 Fax Number: N/A E-mail Address: N/A 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: Hood Richardson. P.E. Company Affiliation: Hood Richardson PA. Mailing Address: 110 West 2nd Street , Telephone Number: 252-975-3472 Fax Number: 252-975-3751 E-mail Address: N/A Page 5 of 13 III. Project Information 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: Whisenant Mine 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 049803 4. Location • County: Pitt Nearest Town: Grimesland Subdivision name (include phasellot number): Not a subdivision Directions to site (include road numberstnames, landmarks, etc.): From US Hwy 264 at the Beaufort/Pitt County line proceed South on SR1565 1.2 miles (about 0.1 mile South of SR1563). Mine site is on East side of SR1565 (Grimesland Bridge Road). 5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 350 35'23" N 790 09' 40" W 6. Property size (acres): 69.5 Acres 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Tar River 8. River Basin: Tar-Pamlico Basin (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mapE.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Site is farm and woodland. The dominant land use in this area is Farm and Woodland • Page 6 of 13 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: This is to . be a sand/fill-dirt mine to a maximum depth of 20 feet. There will be no on-site processing. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Sell Sand and Fill-dirt. 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. Only other permits requested are NPDES Permit and a Mining Permit. 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. None VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. • Page 7 of 13 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: _ This is for installing two • culverts in existing dug ditches. There will be no excavation in the ditches. Also, to construct three spillways across the 50 foot blue line DWQ ditch buffer for final reclamation. 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on ma Type of Impact Type of Wetland (e.g., forested, marsh, herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within loo-year FCyes/nycs/nain (o) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Area of Impact (acres) NO WETLANDS IMPACTS Total Wetland Impact (acres) • 3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560. Stream Impact Number (indicate on ma Stream Name Type of Impact Perennial Intermittent? Average Stream Width Before Impact Impact Length (linear feet) Area of Impact (acres) Culvert A Farm Ditch Culvert Perennial 4 ft. 68* 0.08 Culvert B Farm Ditch Culvert Perennial 8 ft. 112** 0.081 Spillway A Farm Ditch Excavate Perennial 4 ft. 72 0.08 Spillway B Farm Ditch Excavate Perennial 6 ft. 72 0.08 Spillway C Farm Ditch Excavate Perennial 8 ft 72 0.08 Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 396 0.41 S (These are Farm Ditches) * 36' wide crossing 32' of Rip-rap. ** 36' wide crossing 76' of Rip-rap. Page 8 of 13 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Open Water Impact Site Number indicate on ma Name of Waterbody Cif applicable) Type of Impact Type of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc. Area of Impact acres NONE Total Open Water Impact (acres) 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the vroiect: Stream Im act (acres : 0.41 Wetland Impact (acres : None O en Water Impact acres : None Total Impact to Waters of the U. S. (acres) 0.41 Total Stream Impact linear feet): 396* * Two (2) road crossings and three (3) spillways 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. 8. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ® uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): By excavation, there are to be no dams Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Reclamation of Mine Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: Farm and Woodland Size of watershed draining to pond: 25 acres Expected pond surface area: 43.5 acres 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 Page 9 of 13 were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction • techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. There will be no excavation in dug ditches. Culverts will be laid on a ditch bed of washed stone. Culverted side slopes will be matted and seeded. Rip-rap will be used to stop down-stream erosion. 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 January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stryngide.html. 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. Not Required. Spillways are not permanent. Culverts are permanent. The large area (43.5 acres) of new pond is ample mitigation for the small area used for the two stream crossings. Spillways do not impact the riparian buffer. • Page 10 of 13 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at bttp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):. Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) 1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ? No 2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No ? 3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not. impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify Culvert A and Culvert B )? Yes ®* No ? *Spillways do not impact the riparian buffer because there is no change in land use and no increase in impervious • areas. Page 11 of 13 2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. act Zone* 1mpe feet Multiplier Required (sq Mitigation 1 10,800 3 (2 for Catawba) None 2 7200 1.5 None Total 18,000 None * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. (There are dug ditches in Farmland) 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) • Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. All stormwater from the soil roads will flow thru arassed swales and/or sheet flow over arassed areas for treatment. There will be no pavement on this site. The minimum flow distance over grass is 30 feet. 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. Porta-John as required X:HL Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No • Page 12 of 13 XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No N If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: XV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). B.E. Sing leton and Sons. Inc. B.E. 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Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and-viable? ? Check drawings for accuracy ? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings? - ? Cumulative impact concern Comments: &4!e ?,7" jGtr Triage Check List, rILE COPY Date: to •Z-l • ?$ Proje&Name: L AtSer'1401+ ne c% Somas, In DWQ#: 0511W - County: To: ? - ARO Kevin Barnett ? FRO Ken Averitte ? MRO Alan Johnson ? RRO Mike Horan O-WaRO WiRO ? WSRO Tom Steffens and Kyle Barnes Noelle Lutheran Daryl Lamb From: K) Telephone : (919)7/5: 3`f73 The file attached. is being forwa.rded`io.? our for your evaluation. Please call if you needas 'stance. ? Stream length impacted --Stream determination ? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface'.waters on USFW topo maps ? Minimization/avoidance issues ? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba., Randleman) { ? Pond fill ? * Mitigation Ratios ? Ditching ? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable? ? Check drawings for accuracy ? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings? - - ? Cumulative impact concern K„crM- .$ 19. Comments:. Pik-?el.`t ? . ?h C4 `` • Office Use Only: Form Version March 05 01101 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) L', Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ? Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ? 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII, and check here: ? • 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), the an/7? D VV D H. Applicant Information IVA JUN 2 0 2005 1. Owner/Applicant Information DENR - WATER QUALITY Name: B.E. Singleton, Jr.. B.E. Singleton and Sons VAWNasANDStoRMWArERBRMCH Mailing Address: 920 West 3rd Street Washin on, NC 27889 Telephone Number: 252-946-3287 Fax Number: N/A E-mail Address: N/A 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: Hood Richardson. P.E. Company Affiliation: Hood Richardson PA. Mailing Address: 110 West 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Telephone Number: 252-975-3472 Fax Number: 252-975-3751 E-mail Address: N/A Y Page 5 of 13 III. Project Information • 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: Whisenant Mine 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 049803 4. Location County: Pitt Nearest Town: Grimesland Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Not a subdivision Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From US Hwy 264 at the Beaufort/Pitt County line proceed South on SR1565 1.2 miles (about 0.1 mile South of SR1563). Mine site is on East side of SR1565 (Grimesland Bridge Road). Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 350 35'23" N 790 09' 40" W 6. Property size (acres): 69.5 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Tar River 8. River Basin: Tar-Pamlico Basin (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Site is farm and woodland. The dominant land use in this area is Farm and Woodland 0 Page 6 of 13 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: This is to is be a sand/fill-dirt mine to a maximum depth of 20 feet. There will be no on-site processing. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Sell Sand and Fill-dirt. 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. Only other permits requested are NPDES Permit and a Mining Permit. 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. None VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. • Page 7 of 13 I . Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: This is for installinq two • reclamation. 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on ma Type of Impact Type of Wetland (e.g., forested, marsh, herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within 100-year F(yes/no) i yeslno Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Area of Impact (acres) NO WETLANDS IMPACTS Total Wetland Impact (acres) 3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: • 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560. Stream Impact Number (indicate on ma Stream Name Type of Impact Perennial or Intermittent? Average Stream Width Before Impact Impact Length (linear feet) Area of Impact (acres) Culvert A Farm Ditch Culvert Perennial 4 ft. 68* 0.08 Culvert B Farm Ditch Culvert Perennial 8 ft. 112** 0.081 Spillway A Farm Ditch Excavate Perennial 4 ft. 72 0.08 Spillway B Farm Ditch Excavate Perennial 6 ft. 72 0.08 Spillway C Farm Ditch Excavate Perennial 8 ft 72 0.08 Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 396 0.41 (These are Farm Ditches) * 36' wide crossing 32' of Rip-rap. ** 36' wide crossing 76' of Rip-rap. • Page 8 of 13 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to • fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Open Water Impact Site Number indicate on ma) Name Waterbody plicabblele) } (if applicable) Type of Impact Type of Waterbody Pond, estuary, sound, bay, (lake, ocean, etc.) Area of Impact acres NONE Total Open Water Impact (acres) 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the vroiect: Stream Im act acres : 0.41 Wetland Impact acres : None O en Water Impact acres : None Total Impact to Waters of the U. S. acres 0.41 Total Stream Impact linear feet : 396* * Two (2) road crossings and three (3) spillways 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only • applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. 8. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ® uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): By excavation, there are to be no dams Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Reclamation of Mine Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: Farm and Woodland Size of watershed draining to pond: 25 acres ' Expected pond surface area: 43.5 acres 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 0 Page 9 of 13 were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. There will be no excavation in dug ditches. Culverts will be laid on a ditch bed of washed, stone. Culverted side slopes will be matted and seeded. Rip-rap will be used to stop down-stream erosion. VIIH. 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 January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in'the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.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. Not Required. Spillways are not permanent. Culverts are permanent. The large area (43.5 acres) of new pond is ample mitigation for the small area used for the two stream crossings. Spillways do not impact the riparian buffer. 0 Page 10 of 13 • 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at ' (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at http://h2o. enr. state. nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): IN. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) 1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ? No 2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? • Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No ? 3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not. impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Sup ly Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify Culvert A and Culvert B V Yes Z* No ? *Spillways do not impact the riparian buffer because there is no change in land use and no increase in impervious areas. Page 11 of 13 • 2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 10,800 3 (2 for Catawba) None 2 7200 1.5 None Total 18,000 None * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. (There are dug ditches in Farmland) 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) • Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. All stormwater from the soil roads will flow thru -grassed swales and/or sheet flow over grassed areas for treatment. There will be no pavement on this site. The minimum flow distance over grass is 30 feet. 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. Porta-John as required XM. Violations (required-by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No Page 12 of 13 XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) • Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: XV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). B.E. Sing leton and Sons, Inc. B.E. Sing leton. Jr., President • Applicant/Agent's Signa (Agent's signature is valid only if 1] Date ion letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 13 of 13 ti 1880 ti { . 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