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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 10, 2011
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
Subject: Permit No. SW 1110501
TIP No. B-4046, NCSR 1901
Bridge Nos. 38 and 175
State Stormwater Permit
N C Department of Transportation
Burke County
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Asheville Regional Office received a completed Stormwater Application for the subject project on June 9, 2011. Staff
review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater
Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H. 1000. We are forwarding Permit No. SW 1110501 dated June 10, 2011 to the
NC Department of Transportation for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 38 over Jacob Fork and Bridge No. 175 over
White Oak Creek on NCSR 1901 (Wards Gap Road) in Burke County.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. -
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the
form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit
shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Mike Parker at (828)
296-4500.
Sincerely,
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t:eldwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION -ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Hghway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877£23-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D.
June 10, 2011
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Attachment
cc: David Chang, P.E., NCDOT Hydraulics Unit
Ed Green, Division 13 Maintenance Engineer
Roger Bryan, Division 13 DEO
DWQ Transportation Permitting Unit
Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office
State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW 1110501
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
STORMWATER PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other
applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
NC Department of Transportation
Burke County
FOR THE
Construction of a public roadibridge in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H. 1000 (hereafter referred to as the
"stormwater rules') and the approved stormwater management plans and specifications and other supporting data as attached
and on file with and approved by the Division of Water Quality and considered apart of this permit for.replacement of Bridge
No. 38 over Jacob Fork and Bridge No. 175 over White Oak Creek on NCSR 1901 (Wards Gap Road) in Burke County.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
1. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. The runoff from the impervious surfaces has been directed away from surface waters as much as possible.
2. The Amount of built-upon area has been minimized as much as possible.
3. Best management Practices are employed which minimizes water quality impacts.
4. Approved plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the
permit.
5. Vegetated roadside ditches are 3:1 slopes average or flatter.

6. A preformed scour hole and a special cut ditch (average slope of 3:1) will be constructed to treat stormwater draining
to White Oak Creek and two (2) preformed scour holes will be constructed to treat stormwater draining to Jacob Fork.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall at all times provide adequate erosion control measures in conformance with the approved Erosion
Control Plan.
2. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the notice, the permittee shalt submit a written
time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide
copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made.
3. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative within the time frame
specified in the written information request.
4. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised plans, specifications, and
calculations prior to construction for the following items:
a. Major revisions to the approved plans, such as road realignment, deletion of any proposed BMP, changes
to the drainage area or scope of the project, etc.
b. Project name change.
C. Redesign of, addition to, or deletion of the approved amount of built-upon area, regardless of size.
d. Alteration of the proposed drainage.
5. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification to the permit.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change name and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality
accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may
be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. The
permittee is responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit until such time as the Director
approves the transfer.
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to enforcement
action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(A) to 143-
215.6(C).
3. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal), which
have jurisdiction.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and
reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 15A of the
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .1000; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.

5. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a permit
modification, revocation and reissuance or termination does not stay any permit condition.
6. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated.
7. The permittee shall notify the Division of any name, ownership or mailing address changes within 30 days.
Permit issued this the 10th day of June 2011.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Colden F). Sullins, Director U
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW 1110501
DOT Bridge Replacement NCSR 1901 TIP No. 4046
SW 1110501