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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
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Health and Natural Resources 4 Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, , Secretary
ID E H N F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 10, 1993
Mr. Christopher Goudreau
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27604
Dear Mr. Goudreau:
Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters
Upgrade of canoe axxess area
Burke County
DEM Project # 93466
Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to place fill material in
waters which are tributary to Linville River for upgrade canoe access area located at SR 1223
in Burke County, as described in your submittal dated 19 May 1993, we have determined that
the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2733 issued
January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be
used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 18.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
93466.Itr
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Christopher Goudreau; NC WRC = Marion
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Chapin, Permit Coordinator
U S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville OfficeVsBidAlogist"
FROM: Chris Goudreau
District Fisheri DATE: May 19, 1993

SUBJECT: Application for Nationwide Permit 18 to upgrade a canoe
access area on the Linville River below Bridgewater dam
(Lake James), Burke County
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is
requesting a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for
the above referenced project. By copy of this memorandum we are
applying to the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management, Water Quality Section, for 401 certification. Also,
I hereby request a determination on the need to contact the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the presence of any Federally
listed threatened or endangered species in the area, or the State
Historic Preservation Officer regarding the presence of historic
properties in the area.
The project consists of upgrading a canoe access area on the
Linville River below Bridgewater dam (Lake James) in Burke
County. The existing access point consists of a series of steps
constructed with cross-ties and filled with soil and gravel. The
lower-most steps have washed out due to a drainage problem, which
has been corrected. Specifically, we plan to extend the steps
into the river so that canoeists can safely launch at all flow
levels. The steps will extend waterward approximately 6' from
the ordinary high water elevation. They will be 16' wide and
filled with riprap and gravel. Total fill will be less than 0.01
acre, and less than 8 cubic yards.
This memorandum also serves to meet
necessary in certain trout counties.
in accordance with provisions of the
U.S.C. 466 et seq.) and the Fish and
(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C.
the concurrence requirements
These comments are provided
Clean Water Act of 1977 (33
Wildlife Coordination Act
661-667d). The site
DEM ID: 1 93. 6 ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit ft 18
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
2. Owners Address: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, WC 27604-1188
3. Owners Phone Number (Home):
(Work). 919-733-3633
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Christopher Goudreau. District Fisheries Biolo4ist
Rt. 6, Box 685 Marion, NC 28752
704-652-4040
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Burke
Nearest Town or City: G1 en Al pi ne
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): • 100 yards bel ow the first bridge on
SR 1223 below the Bridgewater dam of Lake James
6. Name of ClosestStream/River: Linville River (Lake James tailrace)
7. River Basin:
Catawba
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ J NO [X]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES V] NO [ ]
If yes, explain. A handicap accessible pier was built in 1992
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
1 acre of Linville River from Sr 1223 bridge to island
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: - <0.01 ac. (<8 cu. yds.)
Drained: 0
Flooded:
0
Excavated:
0
Total Impacted: <0.01 ac. (<8 cu. yds)
No wetlands involved

12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only):
Repair and upgrade existing canoe access area See cover letter for details
13. Purpose of proposed work: Provide safer access to canoeists.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands:. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. N/A i No wetlands involved.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [ J NO [ X)
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD 13B FORWARDED TO CORPS. Not applicable.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ ] NO [ A
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE F O R W A R D E D T O CORPS. Not a p p l i c a b l e .
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Forestl and
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?
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