20071134 Ver 5_Information Letter_20100802

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 2, 2010
Mr. J. J. Swain. Jr., P.E.
Division 13 Engineer
NI.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Subject: Inspection-US Highway 19/19E
DWQ Project 07-1134
Individual Certification No. 3706
TIP Nos. R-2518A and R-2518B
Madison and Yancey Counties
Dear Mr. Swain:
I
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Oh July 29, 2010, 1 inspected the construction work on the US Highway 19/19E Project in Madison and
Yancey Counties. Major grading, culvert work, bridgework and paving are underway along the entire length
of the project.
Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and
mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also, please refer to the attached
inspection report for any specific items noted during the inspection.
If j'ou have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
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Sincerely,
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Michael R. Parker
Environmental Senior Specialist
Attachment
cc: Randy McKinney, PE
(Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO
iEd Ingle, Roadside Environmental
Transportation Permitting Unit
Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office
US 19,'191 Irk 2010 Inspection Letter
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION - Asheville Regional Office
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Q Site Visits for DOT Projects
Field Sheet
DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: July 29, 2010
County: Buncombe Region: Asheville
DOT Division: Division 13
Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ? Complaint
?DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ? Other
DWQ 401 #: WQC No. 3706 NW Permit #:F I IP #:
Project Name:
Location of Project:
Improvements to US HiRhwav 19E
US Highway 19 and 19E from future 1-26 in Madison County to SR 1336 in Yancey
County
Project Complete: ?Yes X No
Activities (DOT):
X? Bridge
X? Culvert
? Bottomless Culvert
? Bottomless Arch
X? Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization
? Spoil Pile
? Borrow Pit
X? Wetland Mitigation
? Stream Restoration
X? On-site Stream Relocation
? Buffer Restoration
? Bank Stabilization
? Other Fill
If no, estimated date of completion:
Water Quality Concerns (DWO):
X? Steam Standards Violation
X? Turbidity
? Evidence of spills
? Oil/Petroleum
? Solid Waste
X? Failed E & S control measures
X? Sedimentation Impacts
? Stormwater Permit Violation
? Fill
? Buffer Impacts (see below)
? Other
Additional Wetland Impacts: ? yes ? no Estimated Acres
? Zone I Est Acres ? Zone 2 Est Acres
Additional Stream Impacts: ? yes X? no Est Linear feet
Estimated linear feet of impact:
Buffer Impacts: ?Neuse ?Tar-Pam ?Randleman ?Catawba
-Zone I : ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac
Zone 2: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac
Buffer Designation: ?Exempt ?Allowable ?Allowable w/mitigation ?Prohibited
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Name of Waterway(s):
Basin/ Subbasin:
DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects
Background Info
Middle Fork Creek, Bailey Branch, Turkey Branch, Polly Branch,
Holland Creek, Ivy Gap Branch, Bald Creek, Price's Creek, Phipps
Creek and Cane River
F'BR 040304 and 040307
Wetland Type: ?isolated X?Non-Isolated (Waters of US)
Stream Class: ?Class B ?303d Listed X?WS-11 ?WS-V ?SB
X?Class C ?ORW X?Trout ?WS-III ?NSW
X?HQW ?WS-I ?WS-1V ?SA ?CA
Type of Authorized Impact
Authorized Wetland Impacts
Authorized Stream Impacts
X?Culvert ?Bottomless Culvert
X?Bridge ?Bottomless Arch
X?Riprap Inlet/OLltlet Stabilization X?Fill
?o - I/ 10'x' acre
X? 1 /3rd to 1.0 acre
?< 150 linear feet
X?I/I I"' to 1/3`d acre
?> 1.0 acre
X?> 150 linear feet
Additional comments: 7,059 linear ft. of stream impacts and 0.42 acres of wetlands for R-25 18A;
3,675 linear ft, of stream impacts and 0.23 acres of wetlands for R-251 8B. Compensatory
mitigation for impacts of 5, 453 linear feet is required.
Compliance Issues Identified: ?Yes
? No
I.Heavy grading, construction work and paving continues along the entire length of the project.
2. Several items were noted that needed attention such as sediment leaving the site in one location and
seeding and mulching need in a couple of other areas. Mr. Jody Lawrence was advised of these
areas of concern.
3.All sediment and erosion control basins should be inspected and cleaned out if needed. All silt
fences should inspected and checked for proper operation. All high visibility fencing should be
checked for proper installation.
4.All bare soil areas (both sides) where construction has not occurred for more than 15 days, should be
temporary seeded or mulched.
5.Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control devices are maintained and working
properly.
6.As a reminder the streams on the Madison County construction area are classified as High Quality
-Waters and all measures necessary to protect State surface waters should be employed.
7. In-water Work Moratoriums reminder:
Cane River and tributaries April 1 to June 30 Bald Creek and tributaries January I to April 15
Price Creek and tributaries January I to April 15
July 2010 Inspection U5 Hwy. 19119E