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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 8, 1995
Swain County
DEM Project # 95239
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. C. R. Styles
NC DOT
P.O. Box 250
Bryson City, N.C. 28713

Dear Mr. Styles:
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.01 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of road maintenance at SR 1193, Old Whittier Road, as you described in your application dated
24 February 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Quality Certification Number 2732. This certification allows you to use Nationwide
Permit Number 14 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
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 this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 30 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.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
ston Howard, J . P.E.
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Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
DAMES B. HUNT. )R
GOVERNOR
Swain County
SR 1193
Mr. Bob Johnson
215 Army Corps of Engineer
Reg. Field Office
Room 75, Grove Park Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
Dear Mr. Johnson,
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
Bryson City, NC 28713
February 24, 1995
95238
R. SAMUEL HUNT I I I
SECRETARY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to grade, drain, base and
pave primarily along the existing roadway of SR 1193, Old Whittier Road, in Swain County. In
order to construct this project in accordance with our current secondary road standards and due to
the replacement of pipe culverts along tributaries of the Tuckasegee River, (Class C), we are
requesting authorization under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
I am sending straight line diagram with our proposed erosion control, stream, stream bank,
and construction limits at various sites along the project. In addition a typical section of the road,
cross sections, drawings for pipe culvert replacements, general notes and standards on erosion
control measures and a marked county map are enclosed. We propose to install the new culverts
slightly below the existing streambed elevations where bedrock is not encountered to minimize.
impacts to wildlife habitat and allow the existing stream gradients to remain as unchanged as is
physically possible.
The best management practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and
erosion on this project. The construction foreman will review all erosion control measures daily to
ensure sedimentation and erosion are being effectively controlled. If the planned devices are not
functioning as intended, they will immediately by replaced with better devices. The rock silt screens
and other erosion control devices will be in place prior to pipe construction and will remain in place
until the project is stabilized.
By copy of this letter I am asking Mr. David Yow, North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission, District Fisheries Biologist to comment directly to you concerning the
404 Nationwide permit request.

Mr. Bob Johnson
Page 2
February 24, 1995
Also by copy of this letter, I am requesting authorization to proceed under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act from Division of Environmental Management.
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required,
please advise. Your early review and consideration will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
C.
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Assistant District Engineer
cc: Mr. Richard Phillips, P. E., Regional Engineer DEHNR
Mr. F. D. Martin, P. E., Division Engineer
Mr. E. L. Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mr. Eric Galamb, Water Quality Certification Unit, DEM
Mr. David Yow, District Fisheries Biologist, NCWRC
l?F-M ID: ACTION ID: 401 '. S1 I r-,
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit ft 14
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATM: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: NC Department of Transportation
2. Owners Address: P. 0. Box 250, Bryson City,. NC 28713 -
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
C. R. Styles, P. E.
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Swain County
Nearest Town or City: Bryson City, NC
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): SR 1193, Old Whittier Road
6. Name of Closest Stream/River. TuckaseQee River
7. River Basin: Little Tennessee River .
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ ] NO [x]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for* use on this property? YES [ ] NO [x]
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
0.01 Ac
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.01 Ac
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0.01 Ac
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 12" X 11" drawings only): Grade, drain, base .
and pave along SR 1193, nld Whitt;gr Rnar9
13. Purpose of proposed work: Same as Above.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. S e e Attachments
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine. Fisheries Service
(N MFS) regarding the pmsence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered or threatened spies or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [ ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area whica may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ ] NO [X ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing aU wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a. consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Residential, farm and woodland.
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N.1 A
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TEMPORARY SILT FENCE:
A temporary silt fence is commonly used at the toe of a fill section to prevent off-
site sedimentation. It is made of permeable filter fabric buried at the bottom,
stretched and supported by steel posts. The silt fence reduces the water flow while
retaining the sediment. They may also be used to divert water flow to protected
outlets. Silt fences need to be checked after each significant rainfall to ensure there
effectiveness. They must be maintained on a regular basis. Silt fences shall no be
installed across streams, ditches, or waterways.
AREAS OF USE:
• At toe of fill sections where sediment runoff can be stored and contained
inside the project limits.
DESIGN CRITERIA:
Material With Wire Without Wire
Fabric Type 3 Class A Type 3 Class B
Steel posts length 5 ft 5 ft.
Post spacing 10 ft. 6 ft. maximum
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A rock silt screen is a low-level dam structure to be used in streams below culvert
sites. Rock silt screens shall be used to trap sediment transported by running water
and shall be placed in the stream below the construction site within the right-of-
way or easement boundary. The rock silt screen utilizes class B stone lined with #5
or #57 stone to produce a ripple-effect in the stream to settle the larger sediment
particles transported in the stream from the construction site. The trapped sediment
shall be cleaned out before the device is removed from the stream.
AREAS OF USE:
• In live streams below construction sites where construction occurs in or
adjacent to the stream.
• In live streams below a culvert construction site.,
• Where it can be cleaned before it is removed from stream.
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• Structural stone - class B stone
• Sediment control stone - # 5 or # 57 stone
• Dam height - 1.5 ft. minimum and 3 ft. maximum (shall not be higher than
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
May 31, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199502190 and Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated
Waters)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
C.R. Styles, P.E.
Post office Box 250
Bryson City, North Carolina 28713
Dear Mr. Styles:
Reference your a ation of February 24, 1995, for Department of the Army
(DA) authorization' epl e and/or extend two culverts in unnamed tributaries
to the Tuckaseig a fiver conjunction with the upgrading of SR 1193, Old
Whittier Road, ear Bryson ity, swain county, North Carolina. The project
will impact less?tha 1/3 ac a of Waters of the United States. The proposal has
been reviewed by t North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
For the purpos the corps of Engineers, Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register
on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was provided,
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of dredged or fill
material into headwaters and isolated waters.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This nationwide
permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain other required State
or local approval.
This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued or revoked. All the nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified,
reissued or revoked prior to 21 January 1997. It is incumbent upon you to remain
informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public notice
announcing the changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence or are
under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide permit
is modified or revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of the
modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present terms and
conditions of this nationwide permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to David Baker in our Asheville
Regulatory office at [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
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Enclosures:
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
John Dorney
ater Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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NATIONWIDE CONDITIONS
a. The discharge does not cause the loss of more than 10 acres of waters
of the U.S. For the purpose of this nationwide permit, the acreage of loss of
waters of the U.S. includes the filled area plus waters of the U.S. that are
adversely affected by flooding, excavation, or drainage as a result of the
project.
b. A 30-day notification to the District Engineer (DE) is required if the
discharge would cause the loss of water of the U.S. greater than one acre. For
discharges in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the notification must
include a delineation of affected special aquatic sites including wetlands.
C. The discharge, including all attendant features, both temporary and
permanent, is part of a single and complete project.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS
a. General Certification is denied for fills greater than one area in SA,
trout, HQW, ORW, WS-I and WS-II watersheds. General certification is issued for
all other waters for fills of not more than 10 acres and in those watersheds
specified above for fills of not more that one acre.
b. Proposed fill or substantial modification of greater than one-third of
an acre of such waters, including wetlands, requires a written concurrence from
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM).
c. Established sediment and erosion control practices will be utilized to
prevent violations of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTU's
in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's in all saltwater classes
and all lakes and reservoirs and 10 NTU's in trout waters).
d. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming
into contact with waters of the State until the concrete has hardened.
e. Additional site-specific conditions may be added to this Certification
in order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent
standards.
f. Concurrence from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
(NCDEM) that this Certification applies to an individual project shall expire
three years from the date of the cover letter from the NCDEM.