20130079 Ver 1_More Info Letter_20130219

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E.
Govemor Director
February 19, 2013
Mr. Barnabus Froystad
The Lawn Ranger
P.O. Box 660
Glenville, NC 28736
Subject: Request for More Information
401 Water Quality Certification
Hollingshead Lot 10, Shoreline Stabilization
DWQ Project #13 -0079
Jackson County
Response deadline: March 20, 2013
Dear Mr. Froystad:
John E. Skvada, III
Secretary
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification
application submitted for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required in order to
complete the review process.
Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. The DWQ, along with Duke Energy Lake Services, require that you evaluate the feasibility of a)
bioengineered techniques (i.e., native plantings to alleviate soil erosion in lieu of or in
combination with hard structures), b) rip -rap only, and c) the combination of dry stack wall and
rip -rap.
From the documentation submitted, erosion along the property owner's shoreline appears to be
minimal. Rip -rap (only) stabilization may be the most feasible option along the portion of
shoreline requested. Please re- evaluate and demonstrate the need for a boulder (dry stack) wall if
the owner still wishes to pursue that option.
If work is not conducted from a barge, Duke Energy Lake Services will require replacement in accordance with
Exhibit 1, Part 5.b. of Duke Power Nantahala Area Shoreline Management Guidelines.
Location' 2090 U.S. Hghway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone. 828 - 296 -15001 FAX: 828 - 299 -7043
Internet www.nowaterquality.org
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Mr. Froystad
February 19, 2013
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Permanent impervious surfaces (excluding access pathways) must be kept 30 feet back from surface waters [ref.
15A NCAC 2B.0215].
Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below by March 20, 2013. Four copies of the required
information should be provided to the Wetlands, Buffers, Stormwater Compliance and Permitting Unit at:
Ms. Karen Higgins
WBSCP Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at:
Susan Wilson
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US HWY 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and
we will consider the project withdrawn.
This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not
authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Wilson at (828) 296 -4665, if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
cc: Mr. Earl Hollingshead, 164 St. Francis St., Suite 205, Mobile, AL 36602
Lisa Leatherman — Duke Energy Lake Services
Karen Higgins - WBSCP Unit
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