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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 1, 2004
Town of Holly Springs
Post Office Box 8
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Subject Property: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project # 04-0725
Wake County
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate per the Neuse River
Buffer Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) with Additional Conditions
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
within or otherwise impact 0.32 acres of wetlands, 90 feet of streams and 14,485 square feet (ft2) of
protected riparian buffers for the purpose of sanitary sewer installation at the subject property, as
described within your application dated October 26, 2004 and received by the N.C. Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) on October 20, 2004. After reviewing your Application, we have decided that the impacts
are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s)i3.374 (GC3374). The Certification(s)
allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 12 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
This letter shall also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to the protected riparian
buffers per 15A NCAC 2B .0233. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other
required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited
to) Erosion and Sediment Control, and Non-discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with
your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire
upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of
wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference
Stream 90 (feet)
404/CAMA Wetlands 0.32 (acres)
Buffers 14,485 (square ft.)
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1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
Town of Holly Springs
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November 1, 2004
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond
the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. All construction
activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion
control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality
standards, statutes, or rules occur.
4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters
is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date
that the Division of Land Resources has released the project.
5. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
Town of Holly Springs
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November 1, 2004
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved
buffer impacts) shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is
subject to review as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act and the Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have
any questions, please telephone John Dorsey at 919-733-9646 or Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
Sincerely,
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OAlan. Klimek, P.E.
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Enclosures: GC 3374
Certificate of Completion
cc: Water Cole, S&EC
USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
DLR Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 04-0725 Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer (Wake) 401 NBR
Environmental Consultants, PA
Road - Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 - Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
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OCT 2 2 2004
NCDENR-DWQ
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
2321 Crabtree Blvd
Parkview Building
Raleigh, NC 27604
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OCT 2 6 2004 US Army Corps ILZeekr i
Attn: Ms. Jennifer Burdette
DENR - WATER QUALITY 6508 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Ste. 120
WETLMDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH Raleigh, NC 27615
RE: Respond to NC-DWQ Request for Additional Information (Sewer Realignment)
Nationwide Permit 12 /401 Water Quality Certification/Buffer Compliance Request
Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer
Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina
S&ECProject#: 6913.W1 I D
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Dear Ms. Burdette and Mr. Dorney,
On behalf of the Town of Holly Springs (applicant) we hereby request authorization from
the US Army Corps of Engineers to use Nationwide Permit 12 to cover temporary
impacts to wetlands (see attached impact maps). We also request written concurrence
from the NC Division of Water Quality (NC-DWQ) that the project complies with the
401 Water Quality Certification associated with Nationwide Permits 12 and the Neuse
River Basin buffer rules. The changes that were requested as a result of the site meeting
with the project engineer and the NCDWQ have been included. Specifically it was
requested that all sewer lines be perpendicular, the manhole removed from the Buffer,
and the existing previously permitted crossing used for the final southernmost crossing. A
Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as well as an agent
authorization form and new impact maps supplied by Russ Briggs; Project Engineer and
designer of the new sewer alignment.
The proposed project consists of the installation of approximately 1800 feet of sanitary
sewer interceptor and is located on the south side of Optimist Farm Road (SR 1390),
west of Rocky Branch and north of Middle Creek along the Town of Holly Springs
dedicated sewer line easement. No public funds are being used for this project therefore
an environmental assessment is not required. Please refer to the attached USGS
topographic map for the location of the project. A detailed wetland delineation was
performed by S&EC along the proposed sewer corridor in order to delineate areas of
impact. Typical heavy equipment associated with sewer construction will be used for this
project. Temporary impacts resulting in the construction of the sewer line consist of
Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office:
236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive
Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455
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0.32 acres of wetlands, 90 linear feet of perennial stream channel, 8,205 sq. ft. of Zone 1
buffer, and 6,280 sq. ft. of Zone.2 buffer.
The applicant will install the proposed sanitary sewer and will restore wetlands in
accordance with the conditions of Nationwide Permit 12 and the USACE's regional
conditions.
Sincerely,
e
Walter Cole
Wetland Scientist
Attachments:
Pre-construction (PCl) notification form
USGS Site Location Map
Soil Survey Map
Over-all Impact Map
Detail of impacts
Data Forms
Agent Authorization form
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".)
1. 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
N 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 12
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 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: ?
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: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Town of Holly Springs.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Telephone Number: 919-557-3931 Fax Number: 552-9881
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: Walter Cole
Company Affiliation: Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Telephone Number: 919-846-5900 Fax Number: 919-846-9467
E-mail Address: WColena,sandec.com
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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: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
NA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): #0669632602
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Holly Springs
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The proposed project is located
on the south side of Optimist Farm Road (SR 1390) west of Rocky Branch and north of
Middle Creek and south of the proposed Wescott Subdivision along the dedicated sewer
easement for the Town of Holly Springs.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°39'21.23"N 78°46'49.93"W
(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): NA - linear
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Rocky Branch, Middle Creek
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://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: Currently the site consists of undeveloped forested land. The
land use within the vicinity of the project consists primarily of residential and agricultural
land use.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
proposed project consists of the installation of approximately 1800 feet of sanitary sewer
interceptor resulting in temporary impacts to wetlands, channels, and buffers. Typical heavy
equipment associated with sewer construction will be used for this project. Temporary
impacts resulting in the construction of the sewer line consist of 0.32 acres of wetlands, 90
linear feet of perennial stream channel, 8,205 sq. ft. of Zone 1 buffer, and 6,280 sq. ft. of
Zone 2 buffer.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to provide
sewer service for residential development. This will be achieved through installing sanitary
sewer interceptor along the dedicated Town of Holly Springs sewer easement that will tie
into the Town of Holly Springs' existing anitarv sewer.
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.
S&EC performed a detailed wetland delineation along the proposed route in order to determine
any areas of impact USACE jurisdictional determination has been submitted and is pending. In
addition a site meeting has been conducted with NCDWQ to discuss permitting issues.
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.
No future project plans are anticipated at this time
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. 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.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Temporary impacts resulting in the
construction of the sewer line consist of 0.278 acres of wetlands, 120 linear feet of perennial
stream channel 7,583 sq. ft. of Zone 1 buffer, and 3,858 sq. ft. of Zone 2 buffer.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)
Area A pporr
/ 0.033 Yes 70' Forested/Floodplain
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Area B Temporary/ 0.064 Yes 120' Forested/Floodplain
excavation
Area C Temporary/ 0.223 Yes 50' Beaver Impoundment
excavation
* 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 available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at hqp://www.fema.Qov.
*** 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: NA - linear
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.32 acres
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 ma) (linear feet) Before Impact (please seci )
I Temporary/ 30 UT of Rocky Branch 4' Perennial
excavation

2 Temporary/
excavation
30
UT of Rocky Branch
8'
Perennial

3 Temporary/
excavation
30
Rocky Branch
20'
Perennial
* 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.usQs.Qov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 90 linear feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact Type of Impact* Area of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
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Site Number
(indicate on ma) Impact
(acres) 11 (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
NA NA NA NA NA
* 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): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA
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.
The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream
channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require further compensatory
mitigation to offset unavoidable losses of waters of the US when proposed impacts exceed the
requirements for notification (0.10 acre). The sewer alignment/crossing the applicant_ is
proposing has been realigned and redesigned in order to minimize impacts as requested by the
NCDWQ. All crossings are perpendicular, the manhole has been moved out of the 50' Buffer,
and the existing sewer line corridor was used for the southernmost stream crossing of Rocky
Branch which was previously permitted. The applicant will install the proposed sanitary sewer
and will restore wetlands in accordance with the conditions of Nationwide Permit 12 and the
USACE's regional conditions.
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.
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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
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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.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.
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://h2o.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): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
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Yes ? No
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 [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
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.
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 ® No ? 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
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
Sewer Line
Impact A 1 2616 3 NA
(temporary)

2 1771 1.5 NA
Sewer Line
Impact B 1 2693 3 NA
(temporary)
-
2 1842 1.5 NA
Sewer Line
Impact C 1 2896 3 NA
(temporary)

2 2667 1.5 NA
" Zone 1 extends out 30 teet perpendicular trom near bank of channel; Gone [ extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
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.
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.
Sanitary Sewer
XIII. 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
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).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Date: 07-02-03
Applicant/Owner: Town of Holly Springs County: Wake
Investigator: Walter Cole State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID:
If needed, explain on reverse.) 1 .1

VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Juncus effusus HERB FACW+ 9.
2. Arundanaria Gigantea HERB FACW 10.
3. Woodwardia virginica HERB OBL 11.
4. Boehmeria cylindrica HERB FACW+ 12.
5. Viburnum nudum SHRUB FACW+ 13.
6. Liquidambarstyraciflora TREE FAC+ 14.
15.
8 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(excluding FAC-): 100%a
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs x Inundated
_ Other x Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
X No Recorded Data Available _ Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
x Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 2 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 2 (in.)
Remarks:
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
=ecc Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Plot ID: Wetland
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Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Poorly Drained
(Series and Phase): Wehadkee Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Fluventic Haplaquepts Confirm Mapped Type? - Yes No
Profile DescdpAon:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Color Mottle
Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-6 A 10YR4/2 Silt loam
6-12 Bt 10YR5/1 7.5YR5/6 Common, distinct Silty clay loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Concretions
_ Histosol
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
x Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? x Yes - No Is this sampling point within a wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? x Yes - No x Yes _ No
Hydric Soils Present? x Yes - No
Remarks:
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Date: 07-02-03
Applicant/Owner: Town of Holly Springs County: Wake
Investigator: Walter Cole State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: Upland
If needed, explain on reverse.) 1 .1
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Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator
Vitis rotundifolia
Comus flodda
flex opaca
Liquidambar styraciflua
Acer rubrum
Liriodendron tulipifera
Polystichum acrostichoides
VINE FAC 9.
VINE FACU 10.
TREE FAC- 11.
TREE FAC+ 12.
TREE FAC 13.
TREE FACU 14.
HERB FAC 15.
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(excluding FAC-):
Remarks:
86%
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs - Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Other -
_ sits
X No Recorded Data Available Sediment Drainage PDat ems in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) - Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: NIA (in.)
Remarks:
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Project/Site: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
SOILS
Plot ID: Upland
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained
(Series and Phase): °,ppling sandy loam Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Hapludult Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes No
Profile Descriation:
Matrix Color Mottle
Mottle Color Texture, Concretions,
Depth
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR6/4 Sandy Loam
Sandy Clay Loam
8-18 B 7.5YR516
Hydric Soil Indicators: Concretions
Histosol
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Histic Epipedon Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLANDS DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? x Yes - No Is this sampling point within a wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? _ Yes x No Yes x No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes x No
Remarks:
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NCDEM VWQ
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
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Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
June 3, 2004
DWQ # 04-0725
Wake County
CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Town of Holly Springs
P.O. Box 8
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Dear Sirs:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your plans for the discharge of fill material into 120 linear feet of
streams, 0.26 acres of riparian buffers and 0.28 acres of wetlands located at Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer in
Wake County for construction of a sanitary sewer interceptor on the south side of SR 1390, west of Rocky Branch
and north of Middle Creek. Insufficient evidence is present in our files to conclude that your project must be built
as planned in waters and/or wetlands in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506. Therefore, unless modifications
of the proposal are made as described below, we will have to move toward denial of your 401 Certification as
required by 15A NCAC 2H .0507(e) and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this
additional information, we are requesting (by copy of this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers place your
project on administrative hold.
Please provide us with information supporting your position that states your project must be constructed as
planned and that you have no practicable alternative to placing fill in these waters and buffers. Specifically can
you:
1. Redesign the sewer alignment to provide a more perpendicular stream crossing? The proposed
crossing is at a very steep angle and the Neuse River buffer rules strongly encourage perpendicular
crossings of stream channels.
2. Redesign the sewer alignment to reduce the number of stream crossings? Specifically, crossings at
Impact 1 and Impact 2 (from the application) could be avoided by realigning the sewer easement. In
addition, it appears that all of the proposed stream impacts could be avoided by locating the sewer
line on the west side of the creek.
Any documentation such as maps and narrative that you can supply to address alternative designs for your
project may be helpful in our review of your 401 Certification.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this information to me
and, one copy to Raleigh Regional Office. If we do not hear from you in three weeks, we will assume that you no
longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn. If you have any questions,
please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786 or Steve Mitchell in our Raleigh Regional Office at 919-571-4700.
Program
cc:
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Field Office Corps of Engineers
Central Files
File Copy
Walter Cole, Soil and Environmental Consultants

N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
MEMORANDUM -Its/1 Vwel
TO: John Dorney l Regional Contact: Steve Mitchell
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer County Wake
Project Number 04 0725 County2
Recvd From APP Region Raleigh
Received Date 5/3/04 Recvd By Region
Project Type sanitary sewer interceptor
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet ME
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
12 forested OO Y O N F_- 27-43-15-4. F _c NSW 30,402. 0.28 F_ 120.00
IVBR 'Buffers O'Y O N F- 27-43-15-( ?- NSW ` 30,403. 0.26 F-
Stream O YO N ?F-?F__ F_ r- 120.00
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y ON Did you request more info? O Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y O N
Is Mitigation required? O Y O N Recommendation: O Issue O Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 353921 Longitude (ddmmss) 784650
Comments:
May 13, 2004
Sewer alignment is stink O. No attempt to minimize impacts. Crossings way below 60 degrees.
Look at 04-0724. Seems that this is a continuation of the same sewer line applying for a seperate
permit. Seems to be over thresholds.
REDO
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1

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Triage Check List
Project Name:
DWQ#: D 4 --M215"
County: O o
Mike Parker ?' WaRO Tom Steffens
Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle Lutheran
Alan Johnson ? WSRO Daryl Lamb
Steve Mitchell
Telephone : (919)
The file attached is being forwarded td,?our for your evaluation.,
Please call if you need as.?istance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
? Wedand determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
.?MMinimization/avoidance issues
Buffer Rules (Meuse; Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
?. Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available d viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
Cumulative impact concern
Comments:
Environmental Consultants, PA
Road - Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 - Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
May 3, 2004

NCDENR-DWQ US Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. John Dorney Attn: Ms. Jennifer Burdette
2321 Crabtree Blvd 6508 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Ste. 120
Parkview Building Raleigh, NC 27615
Raleigh, NC 27604
RE: Nationwide Permit 12 /401 Water Quality Certification/Buffer Compliance Request
Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer
Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina
S&EC Project #: 6913.01
Dear Mr. Dorney and Ms. Burdette:
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
MAY 1) p1 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
On behalf of the Town of Holly Springs (applicant) we hereby request authorization from
the US Army Corps of Engineers to use Nationwide Permit 12 to cover temporary
impacts to wetlands (see attached impact maps). ). We also request written concurrence
from the NC Division of Water Quality (NC-DWQ) that the project complies with the
401 Water Quality Certification associated with Nationwide Permits 12 and the Neuse
River Basin buffer rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached,
as well as an agent authorization form.
The proposed project consists of the installation of approximately 1800 feet of sanitary
sewer interceptor and is located on the south side of Optimist Farm Road (SR 1390),
west of Rocky Branch and north of Middle Creek along the Town of Holly Springs
dedicated sewer line easement. No public funds are being used for this project therefore
an environmental assessment is not required. Please refer to the attached USGS
topographic map for the location of the project. A detailed wetland delineation was
performed by S&EC along the proposed sewer corridor in order to delineate areas of
impact.
Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office:
236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 622 Coon Mountain Lane
Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
May 3,2004
S&EC Project #: 6913.01
Page 2 of 3
The proposed project consists of the installation of approximately 1800 feet of sanitary
sewer interceptor resulting in temporary impacts to wetlands, channels, and buffers.
Typical heavy equipment associated with sewer construction will be used for this project.
Temporary impacts resulting in the construction of the sewer line consist of 0.278 acres
of wetlands, 120 linear feet of perennial stream channel, 7,583 sq. ft. of Zone 1 buffer,
and 3,858 sq. ft. of Zone 2 buffer.
The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and
stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require
compensatory mitigation to offset permanent unavoidable losses of waters of the US
when impacts exceed the requirements for notification (0.10 acre) or if a discharge any
open waters is proposed. The sewer alignment/crossing (Impacts 1-5) the applicant is
proposing involves installing a sanitary sewer interceptor along a deeded easement. If the
sewer line had been aligned differently, a much deeper outfall would be needed because
of the steep topography and would therefore would create a much greater impact as well
as resulting in an outfall that is too deep to be practical. The applicant will install the
proposed sanitary sewer and will restore wetlands in accordance with the conditions of
Nationwide Permit 12 and the USACE's regional conditions.
Sincerely,
Walter Cole
Wetland Scientist
Attachments:
Pre-construction (PCN) notification form
USGS Site Location Map
Soil Survey Map
Over-all Impact Maps
Detail of impacts
Data Forms
Agent Authorization form
General Permit Verification
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".)
1. 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 12
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 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: ?
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: ?
Il. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Town of Holly Springs.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8
Holly Springs NC 27540
Telephone Number: 919-557-3931
E-mail Address: N/A
Fax Number: 552-9881
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: Walter Cole
Company Affiliation: Soil & Environmental Consultants Inc.
Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh NC 27614
Telephone Number: 919-846-5900 Fax Number: 919-846-9467
E-mail Address: WColenu sandec.com
Pagel of 8
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: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): #0669632602
4. Location
County: Wake
Nearest Town: Holly Springs
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The proposed project is located
on the south side of Optimist Farm Road (SR 1390) west of Rocky Branch and north of
Middle Creek and south of the proposed Wescott Subdivision along the dedicated sewer
easement for the Town of Holly Springs.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°39'21.23"N 78°46'49.93"W
(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): NA - linear
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Rocky Branch Middle Creek
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://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: Currently the site consists of undeveloped forested land. The
land use within the vicinity of the project consists primarily of residential and agricultural
land use.
Page 2 of 8
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
proposed project consists of the installation of approximately 1800 feet of sanitary sewer
interceptor resulting in temporary impacts to wetlands, channels, and buffers. Typical heavy
equipment associated with sewer construction will be used for this project. Temporary
impacts resulting in the construction of the sewer line consist of 0.278 acres of wetlands,
120 linear feet of perennial stream channel 7,583 sq ft. of Zone 1 buffer, and 3,858 sq. ft. of
Zone 2 buffer.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to provide
sewer service for residential development. This will be achieved through installing sanitary
sewer interceptor along the dedicated Town of Holly Springs sewer easement that will tie
into the Town of Holly Springs' existing sanitary sewer.
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.
S&EC performed a detailed wetland delineation along the proposed route in order to determine
any areas of impact USACE jurisdictional determination has not been requested however, a
NWP 12 was previously issued (Action ID: 20032 1 1 54) a copy of which is attached.
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.
No future project plans are anticipated at this time.
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. 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.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Temporary impacts resulting in the
construction of the sewer line consist of 0.278 acres of wetlands, 120 linear feet of perennial
stream channel 7,583 sq ft. of Zone 1 buffer, and 3,858 sq. ft. of Zone 2 buffer.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)
Impact 3/rsewer Temporary/ 0.092 Yes 100' Forested/Floodplain
crossing excavation
Impact 5/rsewer Temporary/ 0.186 Yes 100' Beaver Pond
crossing excavation
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, nu,
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 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: NA - linear
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.278 acres
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)
I Temporary/ 37 UT of Rocky Branch 8' Perennial
excavation

2 Temporary/
37.5
Rocky Branch
20'
Perennial
excavation

4 Temporary/
45.5
UT of Rocky Branch
4'
Perennial
excavation
* 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.usgs.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: 120 linear feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on map) (acres) (if applicable) bay, ocean, etc.)
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NA I NA I NA I NA I NA
* 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): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA
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.
The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream
channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require further compensatory
mitigation to offset unavoidable losses of waters of the US when proposed impacts exceed the
requirements for notification (0.10 acre). The sewer alignment/crossing (Impacts 1-5) the
applicant is proposing involves installing a sanitary sewer interceptor along a deeded easement.
If the sewer line had been aligned differently, a much deeper outfall would be needed because of
the steep topography and would therefore would create a much greater impact as well as
resulting in an outfall that is too deep to be practical. The applicant will install the proposed
sanitary sewer and will restore wetlands in accordance with the conditions of Nationwide Permit
12 and the USACE's regional conditions.
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.
Page 5 of 8
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
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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strin.gide.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.
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://h2o.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): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
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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 [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
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.
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 ® No ? 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
Sewer Line
Impact 1 1 2082 3 NA
(temporary)
2 1505 1.5 NA
Sewer Line
Impact 2 1 3146 3 NA
tem orarv
2 792 1.5 NA
Sewer Line
Impact 4 1 2355 3 NA
(temporary)
2 1571 1.5 NA
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular trom near bank of channel; /-one .Z extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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
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.
NA
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.
Sanitarv Sewer
XIII. 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
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).
Page 8 of 8
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Date: 07-02-03
Applicant/Owner: Town of Holly Springs County: Wake
Investigator: Walter Cole State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
TION
JEGETA
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Juncus effusus HERB FACW+ 9.
2. Arundanaria Gigantea HERB FACW 10.
3. Woodwardia virginica HERB OBL 11.
4. Boehmeria cylindrica HERB FACW+ 12. _
5. Viburnum nudum SHRUB FACW+ 13.
6. Liquidambarstyraciflora TREE FAC+ 14.
7 15.
8 _ 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(excluding FAC-): 100%
Remarks:
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_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
_ Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
x Inundated
x Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Sediment Deposits
x Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
x Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 2 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 2 (in.)
Remarks:
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Project/Site: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Plot ID: Wetland

SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Poorl y Drained
(Series and Phase): Wehadkee Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Fluventic Haplaquepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Color Mottle
Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-6 A 10YR4/2 Silt loam
6-12 Bt 10YR5/1 7.5YR5/6 Common, distinct Silty clay loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
_
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
x Aquic Moisture Regime x Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? x Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? x Yes No x Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? x Yes No
Remarks:
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Date: 07-02-03
Applicant/Owner: Town of Holly Springs County: Wake
Investigator: Walter Cole State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: Upland
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Vitis rotundifolia VINE FAC 9.
2. Comus florida VINE FACU 10.
3. Ilex opaca TREE FAC- 11.
Liquidambarstyraciflua
4 TREE FAC+ 12.
.
5. Acerrubrum TREE FAC 13.
6. Liriodendron tulipifera TREE FACU 14.
7. Polystichum acrostichoides HERB FAC 15.
8 _ 16.

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC
(excluding FAC-): 86%
Remarks:
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_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
_ Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
` Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Pattems in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: N/A (in.)
Remarks:
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Project/Site: Rocky Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Plot ID: Upland
SVILJ
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained
(Series and Phase): Appling sandy loam Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Hapludult Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-8 A 10YR6/4 Sand Loam
8.18 B 7.5YR5/6 Sand Clay Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
_
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
x Yes No
Is this sampling point within a wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Yes x No
- Yes x No
Yes x No
Remarks:
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1, the applicant:, hereby designate and authorize Soil & gnyironmental Corwulta ts, A to act in in
behalf. as my aMt in the processing of permit applications, to fumislt upon requ9st Sxppae
iunforatation in support of applications, etc• from this day forward. The LO- day of
correspondence concerning the agent for this project.
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government officials to enter the property when caemP
to avange a site meeting prior to visiting the site.
Applicant's Si.pature,
Print App 'cant's Name
cc' Mr. ]olui Forney cc: Mr. Walter Cole
NCOENit - VWQ Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA.
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
rlott3817-F. T.owndate Drive 622 Ccxm Maintain Lane
236c, rd, Nip Good, Suite C Greensboro. NC 27455 Thylomville, NC 28681
Phone: 04 ZR02S Phone; (,116)540-92.14 Koac (828) 635-582..0
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Date:
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Re: Wetlands Related Con*At'ng and FerDaitting
To Whom It May Cane',
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behalf as my agent in the processing of pmt app . y
of applicati ms, etc. front this day forwaxd. The ^ t .? ?- day 0f
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any pryleas ?TTe5pomdence Vnwesning the agent for thilB PMeCt'
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NOTICE: This ?tathoto tool r t£hoeprope y when ompanied by S&EC staff. Yvu 9110%dd call S&VC
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PrinNAAPpPv a nts Name
cc: Mr. john Dorncy
NCDENR - OWQ
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
Applicant's 5ignatuxe
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Soil & Environn"ta'l coi tsultants, FA
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: 200321154 County: Wake
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property
Owner Town of Holly Springs
Authorized
Agent Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
Attn: Walter Cole
Address 11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Telephone Number 919-846-5900
Address P.O. Box 8
Holly Springs NC 275407
Telephone Number 919-510-9660
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.): The property is
located on the south side of Optimist Farm Road (SR 1390), west of Rocky Branch and north of Middle
Creek in Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina.
Description of Activity: This permit authorizes mechanized land clearing, excavation, and the placement
of fill associated with the installation of a sanitary sewer line. Temporary impacts to waters authorized by
this permit are .018 acre of wetlands. See attached Special Conditions.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number
12 Nationwide Permit Number(s)
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above may
subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army Regional General Permit or Nationwide Permit verification does not
relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local
approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before
beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Andrea Wade at tel p e number (919) 876 - 8441 extension 31.
Regulatory Project Manager Signature '_-)
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Authorization Date August 29, 2003 Expiration Date August 29, 2005
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE ATTACHED
TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
Action ID: 200321154 County: Wake
SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITION
Regional Conditions
Utility Line Installations
The areas of waters of the United States that are disturbed will be limited to the minimum necessary to
install the utility line. The construction corridor authorized by this permit will not exceed forty (40) feet
in width in the wetland areas.
Upon completion of the work, only a twenty (20) foot wide maintenance corridor or less is allowed by
this permit within the wetland areas.
Permittee shall seed wetland areas with wetland seed mixture only. Fescue grass will not be utilized
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Date: 05/03/04
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