Transylvania Co. - Scoping Docs

Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
March 28, 2013
Memorandum
To: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Coordinator
From: Susan A. Wilson, P.E., Environmental Engineer��
Subject: RD-Penrose 1, LLC 4 MW Biomass Electric Facility
NCDENR Project No. 13-0344
Environmental Review Comments
Transylvania County
RD-Penrose 1, LLC has applied for a certificate to construct a 4 MW Biomass Electric Generating facility
in Penrose, Transylvania County, NC.
The following concerns may, or will likely, need to be addressed:
If the discharge of wastewater resulting from the process is necessary, it should be properly
permitted through the Division of Water Quality. Alternatives to direct discharge must be
investigated. It is unclear from the information provided if discharge of wastewater, cooling
water, or domestic wastewater will be necessary.
2. NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO 10000 — This permit is issued concurrently with
an approved Sediment and Erosion Control plan to control stormwater discharges from
construction activities. If the project will disturb greater than one acre, an NCG010000 permit is
required.
401 Water Quality Certification — If a 404 permit is required by the Army Corp of Engineers, a
401 Water Quality Certification is necessary. Depending on the amount of impact to streams
and/or wetlands along the proposed route — written concurrence from this office may be required.
The DWQ is unsure if jurisdictional waters or wetlands will be impacted by the proposed project
— this should be confirmed prior to impacts to the site (it appears that much of the construction
will be conducted on existing impervious area). Depending on the size and impervious surface of
the total project, a stormwater management plan (or post -construction stormwater BMPs), may be
required through the 401 Certification.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at [phone] or
susan.a.wilson@,,ncdner.g_ov should you have any questions regarding this memo.
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
December 31, 2012
Memorandum
To: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Coordinator
From: Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer `,`V /
Subject: USDA - Pisgah National Forest — Courthouse Creek Project
Environmental Assessment
Project No.: 13-0208
Transylvania County
The USDA Forest Service wishes to address and update current conditions/resources in Pisgah National
Forest, specifically the Courthouse Creek Project area. The Division of Water Quality, Asheville
Regional Office, has no additional comments from those presented with the Scoping Comments, October
2011 (which are listed again, below).
The Division of Water Quality has the following comments:
The USDA should ensure that all Forestry Practice Guidelines are met/maintained during the
project.
2. NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 —This permit is issued concurrently with
an approved Sediment and Erosion Control plan to control stormwater discharges from
construction activities. If the proposed project will disturb greater than one acre (and an approved
Sediment and Erosion Control plan is necessary), an NCGO10000 permit is required.
3. 401 Water Quality Certification — If a 404 permit is required by the Army Corp of Engineers
(ACOE), a 401 Water Quality Certification is necessary. Depending on the amount of impact to a
stream and/or wetland — written concurrence from this office may be required. From the
information in the document, the Division understands that there may not be additional impacts to
streams with replacements of culverts and bridges (this should be confirmed and the ACOE
contacted if necessary). If a bottomless culvert is used, the Forest Service may wish to review the
NCDOT specifications for bottomless culverts.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at [phone] or
susan.a.wilson@,iicdner.Qov should you have any questions regarding this memo.
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
March 2, 2012
Memorandum
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
From: Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer
Subject: Cottages at Brevard
CDBG - Environmental Review Comments
DENR Project No. 12-0211
Transylvania County
The proposal is for the construction of a 48 unit family housing development off N. Broad Street in
Brevard, NC (the document references PIN 8586-74-6503). The comments listed below are similar to
DWQ's comments dated July 1, 2011.
The following concerns may, or will likely, need to be addressed:
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 — This permit is issued concurrently with
an approved Sediment and Erosion Control plan to control stormwater discharges from
construction activities. If the proposed project will disturb greater than one acre, an NCGO 10000
permit is required.
2. 401 Water Quality Certification — If a 404 permit is required by the Army Corp of Engineers
(ACOE), a 401 Water Quality Certification is necessary. Depending on the amount of impact to a
stream and/or wetland — written concurrence from this office may be required. It appears that
waters have been identified and a 404 issued by the ACOE. It is the DWQ's understanding that
post construction BMPs have been designed as required (ref. Condition 12 of Water Quality
Certification 3821 associated with the NWP29 issued by the ACOE).
3. City of Brevard requirements —the project should comply with any applicable City ordinances.
4. Wastewater — The DWQ assumes that the complex can tie-in to the existing sewer system
(contact the City of Brevard).
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at [phone] or
susan.a.wilsona_ncdner. ov should you have any questions regarding this memo.
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SASWP\Transylvania\Z-Loose Docs\A95 EA Scoping Docs\Cottages at Brevard.EA.3 2012.doc

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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
October 17, 2011
Memorandum
To:. Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
From: Susan A. Wilson Environmental En g �1 ineer M '
Subject: USDA - Pisgah National Forest — Courthouse Creek Project
Environmental Scoping Comments
Project No.: 12-0086
Transylvania County
The USDA Forest Service wishes to address and update current conditions/resources in Pisgah National
Forest, specifically the Courthouse Creek Project area.
The Division of Water Quality has the following comment:
1. The USDA should ensure that all Forestry Practice Guidelines are met/maintained during the
project.
2. NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO 10000 —This permit is issued concurrently with
an approved Sediment and Erosion Control plan to control stormwater discharges from
construction activities. If the proposed project will disturb greater than one acre, an NCGO10000
permit is required.
401 Water Quality Certification — If a 404 permit is required by the Army Corp of Engineers
(ACOE), a 401 Water Quality Certification is necessary. Depending on the amount of impact to a
stream and/or wetland — written concurrence from this office may be required. From the
information in the document, the Division understands that there may not be additional impacts to
streams with replacements of culverts and bridges (this should be confirmed and the ACOE
contacted if necessary). If a bottomless culvert is used, the Forest Service may wish to review the
NCDOT specifications for bottomless culverts.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at [phone] or
[e-mail] should you have any questions regarding this memo.
cc: ARO files
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
July1, 2011
Memorandum
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
From: Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer 0_____'
Subject: Cottages at Brevard, LLC
USDA Rural Development - Environmental Review Comments
DENR Project No. 11-0300
Transylvania County
The proposal is for the construction of a 48 unit family housing development off N. Broad Street in
Brevard, NC (the document references PIN 8586-74-6503).
The following concerns may, or will likely, need to be addressed:
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 — This permit is issued concurrently with
an approved Sediment and Erosion Control plan to control stormwater discharges from
construction activities. If the proposed project will disturb greater than one acre, an NCG010000
permit is required.
2.. 401 Water Quality Certification — If a 404 permit is required by the Army Corp of Engineers, a
401 Water Quality Certification is necessary. Depending on the amount of impact to a stream
and/or wetland — written concurrence from this office may be required. The DWQ is unsure if
jurisdictional waters or wetlands are on the site — this should be confirmed prior to impacts to the
site (possibility of at least wetland impacts to the northeast corner of the property). Should a 401
Certification be required, post construction stormwater controls may be necessary.
3. City of Brevard requirements —the project should comply with any applicable City ordinances.
4. Wastewater— The DWQ assumes that the complex can tie-in to -the existing sewer system
(contact the City of Brevard).
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at [phone] or
[e-mail] should you have any questions regarding this memo.
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
March 9, 2011
Memorandum
To: . Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
From: Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer
Subject: Nantahala and Pisgah National Land and Resource Management Plan Update
Environmental Scoping Comments
Project No.: 11-0199
The USDA Forest Service proposes to update the guidelines for prescribed fire within the Nantahala &
Pisgah Land and Resource Management Plan.
The Division of Water Quality has the following comment:
1. The USDA should ensure that all Forestry Practice Guidelines are met/maintained after
completion of the prescribed burn, so that sediment due to exposed soils does not enter surface
waters.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at [phone] or
[e-mail] should you have any questions regarding this memo.
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Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
July 30, 2010
Memorandum
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator
From: Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer
Subject: Pisgah National Forest — Prescribed Burn
Environmental Review Record Comments
Project No.: 1 1-0031
Transylvania County
The Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest proposes to perform a prescribed burn in the
Pink Beds area in Transylvania County.
The Division of Water Quality has the following concern:
The USDA should ensure that all Forestry Practice Guidelines are met/maintained after
completion of the prescribed burn, so that sediment due to exposed soils does not enter surface
waters.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at [phone] or
[e-mail] should you have any questions regarding this memo.
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