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Home My WebLink About20010033 Ver 1_Complete File_20010108• This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, evens Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office Asheville DWQ Regional Office Central Files y State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality A*)A Michael F. Easley, Governor F4DENR Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director NC January 17, 2001 Rutherford County DWQ Project # 010033 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Mr. Roger D. Bryan, Environmental Officer NCDOT Division 13 P.O. Box 3279 Asheville, NC 28802 Dear Mr. Bryan: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below. to replace Bridge No. 508 (SR 2101) over an unnamed tributary to the Broad River in Rutherford County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated 2 January 2001 (received 8 January 2001). After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification number 3289 corresponding to the Corps of Engineers Regional (General) Permit Number 198200031. In addition, you should acquire any other federal. state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit 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 the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one-acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC - 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the attached certification. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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 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. 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper A da.'t STA7F o rNAM .?. 401 /SS?ED„ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR. DAVID MCCOY GOVERNOR PO BOX 3279, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 January 2, 2001 SECRETARY Mr. Steve Lund US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Subject: Regional General Permit #198200031 Bridge 508, SR 2102 Rutherford County, NC Dear Mr. Lund: 010033 PAYMENT RECEIVED I have enclosed a straight-line diagram, a PCN application for RGP #198200031, and a location map relative to the bridge replacement project on SR 2102 (Hines Road), Rutherford County, NC. We propose to replace the existing timber/steel bridge with two flat bottom arch pipes. The total pipe length will be 60 feet. The current structure is in poor condition and needs replacement. Construction activities will be conducted from dry work areas whenever possible. Existing channel morphology will be maintained upstream and downstream of the culverts. Culverts will be installed to insure aquatic life passage. Riparian vegetation will be reestablished along disturbed areas associated with project. No federally listed species (threatened or endangered) or critical habitats will be affected by the proposed project. By copy of this letter, we request Mr. Owen Anderson, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Mountain Region Coordinator, to comment directly to the Corps concerning the permit request. Erosion control measures will be employed from the "Erosion and Sedimentation Control Guidelines for Division Maintenance Operations" and reviewed by Mr. W. Neil Trivette, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer. Mr. Steve Lund Page -2 Bridge 508, Rutherford County January 2, 2001 By copy of this letter, I am forwarding seven (7) copies of the application package to Cynthia Van Der Wiele, NC DENR, Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetland Unit for review. A $200.00 check is enclosed for application processing. Please forward comments directly to the Corps with copy to Division 13 Environmental Officer. Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or information needs, please contact me at (828) 251-6287. Sincerely, Roger . Bryan Division 13 Environmental Officer Enclosures cc: F.D. Martin, P.E. Larry J. Cordell Owen Anderson Cynthia Van Der Wiele Neil Trivette 1?)Oss DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID: GENERAL PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE PERMIT #) 198200031 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION 3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. 1. OWNER'S NAME: N.C. Department of Transportation 2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3279 SUBDIVISION NAME CITY: Asheville STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28802 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Bridge 508 (SR 12102) . Rutherford County 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) (828) 251-6287 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Rutherford - NEAREST TOWN: Cliffside SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) Bridge 508 is located on SR 2102 (Hines Road) approximately 2 miles east of US 221. The project area is located approximatley 2 miles north of the NC/SC state line. 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed trib. to Broad River. RIVER BASIN: Broad 7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES NO X IF YES, EXPLAIN: (b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO X (c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? 8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROJECT? YES ? NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): (b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES ? NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: 9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 0.1 (b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0.0 10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER : DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.0 (b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: LENGTH BEFORE: 60 FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 4 FT AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0.5 FT AFTER: FT (b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRArNING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY) We propose to replace the existing timber/steel bridee (20'x 30') with two flat bottom arch pipes (2(a-, 112"05") 5") with concrete headwall on the inlet. The total pipe length will be 60 linear feet The culvert inverts will be installed below existing streambed to insure aquatic life passage within the stream If feasible. a low flow sill will placed with one of the culverts. Mechanical equipment may include excavator and trucks. 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To replace a bride in poor condition with arch pipes 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) N/A 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF 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. DATE CONTACTED: N/A 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. DATE CONTACTED N/A. 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES X NO ? (IF NO, GO TO 16) (a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO X (b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES E] NO O IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: N/A (a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26.29, AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT. (b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PRODUCT. (c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. (d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? (f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: I. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, AND 3. 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