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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources 00
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor D E N R
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
September 30, 1999
DWQ# 99-1028
Cumberland County
Carolina Power and Light Company
P.O. Box 327
New Hill, NC, 27562
Attn: Buzz Bryson
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Bryson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to construct an overhead electric
transmission line crossing the Cape Fear, as you described in your application received by the Division of
Water Quality on 'September 20, 1999. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3101. This Certification allows to use Regional
General Permit Number 49 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. In addition, you should get any other
federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed
regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid 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 for a new
certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval
letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project
(now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
Environmental Sciences Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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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 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Attachment
cc: Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Fayetteville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
991028
C P&L
Carolina Power & light Company
PO Box 1551
411 Fayetteville Street Mall
Raleigh NC 27602
Mr. Allen Davis
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Division of Water Quality PAYMENT
Environmental Services Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road RECEIVED
Raleigh, NC 27607 til??d? ?131d?
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Subject: Carolina Power & Light Company (CP&L)"
Fayetteville-Vander North 115KV Transmission Line w, ?bl 1B
Dear Messrs. Davis and Dorney:
CP&L is planning to construct an approximately eight-mile-long 115KV transmission
line from the existing Fayetteville substation to the existing Vander substation in
Cumberland County, North Carolina. This project was designed to minimize
environmental impacts, particularly to wetlands and wooded areas, by locating the new
transmission line within existing transmission and distribution line rights-of-way (ROW)
to the extent possible. We have enclosed the preconstruction notification (Enclosure 1),
consistent with Corps Regional General Permit No. 49 and General Water Quality
Certification No. 3101, and request that the Corps and the Division of Water Quality
verify that this work is consistent.
The proposed transmission line will be constructed using single pole steel towers, which
will be direct-embedded into the ground (i.e., placed in augered holes, with no fill other
than the back-filling of removed dirt). As can be seen on Enclosure 2, over 7 '/z miles of
the 8-mile route of this line will be co-located on an existing ROW. In fact, the line has
been designed to replace alternate poles of' the existing distribution line, with that line
being hung from the new transmission line.
Co-locating also allows minimal clearing of additional ROW. Normally, a transmission
line of this size would require a ROW width of 75-100 feet or more. However, co-
location of the line necessitates clearing of only 25 feet or less of additional ROW along
the planned route.
Mr. Davis and Mr. Dorney 2
CP&L will utilize its standard transmission line construction practices for this project.
Where required, rights-of-way will be cleared by cutting vegetation back to near ground
level, but there will be no stump removal, "blading", or similar activities that disturb the
root mat or underlying soil. Should any of this ROW clearing involve crossing wetlands,
CP&L will use mats, low impact vehicles, or hand cutting in these areas, as appropriate,
to avoid disturbing the wetlands. Poles will be set in non-wetlands to the extent possible.
Should placing a pole in wetlands be required (for example, if the span length requires it,
or if the line direction changes), the pole will be augered in using a standard boom truck
or similar method. Should equipment have to enter into wetlands to set a pole, the
wetlands will be matted or special low-impact equipment utilized. There will be no
change in contours or redirection of water flow, nor will there be any discharges of
dredged or fill material into wetlands (the minimal amount of dirt removed by digging the
pole hole is repacked into the hole, with a small amount packed tightly against the hole at
ground level to minimize seepage of rainfall or surface water into the hole).
The Corps has previously agreed that these techniques for clearing right of way and
directly embedding poles do not constitute a discharge and are thus not jurisdictional
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. However, the proposed crossing of the Cape
Fear River requires Section 10 approval, which CP&L asks that the Corps and the
Division authorize under Regional General Permit 049. A plan and profile map of the
crossing is provided as Enclosure 3. The required processing fee check (NCDWQ) is also
enclosed.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Buzz Bryson in our Environmental
Services Section at [phone].
Very truly yours,
Don Weisenborn, Manager
Transmission Projects
DW/wtb
Enclosures:
1. Preconstruction Notification
2. USGS quad sheets showing proposed route
3. Plan and profile map, showing clearance over the Cape Fear River
4. Processing Fee Check to NCDENR
bc: Rick Brown
Buzz Bryson
Eddie Taylor
Rhonda Webb
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 49
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION TO NC DIV. OF WATER QUALTIY 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). SEVEN (7) COPIES MUST
BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK
ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
OWNER'S NAME: Carolina Power & Light Company
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 327
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: New Hill STATE: N.C. ZIP CODE: 27562
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
Adjacent to intersection of SR 1007 and SR 1141 near Fayetteville (see enclosed maps)
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) 919-460-0256 (WORK) 919-362-3551
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: CP&L Contact is William T. (Buzz) Bryson, who can be reached at the above
phone and address.
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Cumberland NEAREST TOWN: Fayetteville
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) See attached maps
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Cape Fear RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear
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 a NO X IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES Q 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?
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HIS'T'ORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ? NO X (IF NO, GO TO 18)
(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 ?
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE? YES ? NO ?
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 [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
(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 I 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 CONSUL'T'ANT, 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? Industrial, commercial, residential,
agriculture.
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
(g) 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. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
` ER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE ATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS
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(a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES Q 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 a NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
(a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 21 (on right of way)
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
less than 3 (again, on ROW)
(a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: N/A EXCAVATION: N/A
FLOODING: N/A OTHER : N/A
DRAINAGE: N/A TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: No impact
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: No impact.
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): _ FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: _
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: _ CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: _
OTHER: No impact.
IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL,
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Construction of overhead electric transmission line, as described in the cover letter and attached maps.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Provide/improve delivery of electricity to customers.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Least impacting route selected. Overhead crossing and selection of placement sites for poles minimizes
impact.
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:

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EDGE OF GRAVEL DRIVE 24 BRIDGE JUST EAST OF FAYETTEVILLE. N.C.
PURPOSE:
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