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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 6, 2011
Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E.
Division 13 Engineer
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
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Subject: Inspection-US Highway 19/19E
DWQ Project 07-1134
Individual Certification No. 3706
TIP No. R-2519A
Yancey County
Dear Mr. Swain:
On September 29, 2011, I inspected the construction project on the US Highway 19 Project in Yancey County.
Construction has started along the length of the project with tree clearing, utility construction, heavy grading
and culvert installation.
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 inspections.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker i?
Environmental Senior Specialist
Attachment
cc: Randy McKinney, PE
Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO
Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental
Transportation Permitting Unit
Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office
US 19 R-2519A September 2011 Inspection Letter
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION -Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Phone: 828-296A5001 FAX : [phone] One t,
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DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects
Field Sheet
DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: September 29, 2011
County: Buncombe Region:
Asheville
DOT Division: Division 13
Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ? Complaint
?DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ? Other
DWQ 401 #: WOC No. 3706 NW Permit IP #:
Project Name:
Location of Project:
1 Improvements to US Highway 19 1
US Highway 19 from Jacks Creek Road, NCSR 1336, to Micaville at NCSR 1186.
Project Complete: ?Yes X No
X? Culvert
? Bottomless Culvert
? Bottomless Arch
X? Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization
? Spoil Pile
? Borrow Pit
? Wetland Mitigation
? Stream Restoration
X? On-site Stream Relocation
? Buffer Restoration
X? 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 1 Est Acres ? Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ? yes X? no Est Linear feet E==
Estimated linear feet of impact:
Buffer Impacts: ?Neuse ?Tar-Pam ?Randleman ?Catawba
Zone 1: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ac
Zone 2: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac
Buffer Designation: ?Exempt ?Allowable ?Allowable w/mitigation ?Prohibited

Name of Waterway(s):
DWO Site Visits for DOT Proiects
Background Info
Unnamed tributaries to Cane River, Pine Swamp Branch, George Fork
and Little Crabtree Creek
Basin/ Subbasin: FBR 040307
Wetland Type: ?Isolated X?Non-Isolated (Waters of US)
Stream Class: ?Class B ?303d Listed ?WS-II ?WS-V ?SB
X?Class C ?ORW X?Trout ?WS-111 ?NSW
?HQW ?WS-I ?WS-fV ?SA ?CA
Type of Authorized Impact: X?Culvert ?Bottomless Culvert ?Bridge
?Bottomless Arch
X?Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X?Fill
Authorized Wetland Impacts: ?0- 1/1 0th acre X?I/l Ith to 1/3`d acre
?1/3`d to 1.0 acre ?> 1.0 acre
Authorized Stream Impacts: ?< 150 linear feet X?> 150 linear feet
Additional comments: Compliance Issues Identified: ?Yes X? No
If yes, complete the section below:
I.Utility work, heavy grading, and culvert installation are underway on the entire length of the
project.
2.All sediment and erosion control basins should be inspected and cleaned out if needed. All silt
fences should be inspected and checked for proper operation. All high visibility fencing should be
checked for proper installation.
3.All bare soil areas (both sides) where construction has not occurred for more than 15 days, should be
temporary seeded, mulched or covered with non-erosive material.
4.Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control devices are maintained and working
properly.
September 2011 Inspection US Hwy. 19 R-2519A
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 6, 2011
Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E.
Division 13 Engineer
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
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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:
On September 29, 2011, I inspected the construction project on the US Highway 19/19E Project in Madison
and Yancey Counties. Construction continues along most of the project with heavy grading, bridge
construction, pipe installation and paving activities underway.
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 inspections.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Attachment
cc: Randy McKinney, PE
Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO
Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental
Transportation Permitting Unit
Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office
US 19/19E September 2011 Inspection Letter
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Senior Specialist
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION -Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: vmvo wateraualitv.oro
An Equal Opponunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects
Field Sheet
DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: September 29, 2011
County: Buncombe Region:
DOT Division: Division 13 Asheville
Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ? Complaint
?DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ? Other
DWQ 401 #: WOC No. 3706 NW Permit #. IP
Project Name:
Location of Project:
Improvements to US Highway 19E
US Highway 19 and 19E from future I-26 in Madison County to SR 1336 in Yancey
County
Project Complete: ?Yes X No
Activities (DOT):
X? Bridge
X? Culvert
n Bottomless Culvert
Bottomless Arch
] Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization
Spoil Pile
Borrow Pit
] Wetland Mitigation
Stream Restoration
] On-site Stream Relocation
Buffer Restoration
Bank Stabilization
Other Fill
If no, estimated date of completion:
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 1 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 1: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ac
Zone 2: ?Yes ?No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac
Buffer Designation: ?Exempt ?Allowable ?Allowable w/mitigation ?Prohibited

Name of Watenvay(s):
DWO 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
Basin/ Subbasin: FBR 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?ClassC ?ORW X?Trout ?WS-BI ?NSW
X?HQW ?WS-I ?WS-IV ?SA ?CA
Type of Authorized Impact: X?Culvert
X?Bridge
X?Riprap Inlet/Ou
Authorized Wetland Impacts: ?0 - 1/10'h acre
X? 1/3`d to 1.0 acre
Authorized Stream Impacts: ?< 150 linear feet
?Bottomless Culvert
?Bottomless Arch
let Stabilization X?Fill
X?1/11'" to 1/3rd 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-2518B. Compensatory
mitigation for impacts of 5, 453 linear feet is required.
Compliance Issues Identified: X?Yes
? No
I.Grading, construction work and paving is continuing along the entire length of the project.
2.Culvert over Bald Creek has been removed and bridge piers are being constructed.
3.AII sediment and erosion control basins should be inspected and cleaned out if needed. All silt
fences should be inspected and checked for proper operation. All high visibility fencing should be
checked for proper installation.
4.Since fall temperatures are here, seeding and matting should be taking place in preparation for
colder winter temperatures.
5.AII bare soil areas (both sides) where construction has not occurred for more than 15 days,
should be temporary seeded, mulched or covered with non-erosive material.
6.Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control devices are maintained and working
properly.
7. In-water Work Moratoriums reminder:
Cane River and tributaries April 1 to June 30 Bald Creek and tributaries January l to April 15
Price Creek and tributaries January 1 to April 15
September 2011 Inspection US Hwy. 19/19E