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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
February 24, 2015
MEMORANDUM
To: James Hauser, NCDOT
From: David Wainwright, Division of Water Resources
Subject: Response to the Indirect and Cumulative Effects Assessment for the proposed I -85 widening from
NC 73 to US 29- 601Connector and multiple interchange improvements (1-3804,1-3610, & 13-
3039), Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, TIP I -3802
This office has reviewed the referenced document dated July, 2008. The NC Division of Water Resources
(NCDW R) is responsible for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact
Waters of the U.S., including wetlands. Under 15A NAC 2H .0500 (.0506[4]), it is the NCDWR's responsibility to
ensure that projects do not result in cumulative effects or cause a violation of downstream water quality based on
reasonably anticipated future impacts.
Upon reviewing the information provided in the referenced document, the NCDWR has concluded that the analysis
performed is sufficient and no further analysis is warranted at this time. However, please keep us apprised of any
additional information or revisions to the cumulative impact document(s). This decision is based on information
currently provided to us; this decision may change based on updated or new information.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The NCDOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality
Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and
designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
David Wainwright at (909) 707 -8787 or David. Wainwright @ncdenr.gov.
Electronic copy only distribution:
Crystal Amschler, US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Field Office
Dr. Cynthia Van Der Wiele, US Environmental Protection Agency
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