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Home My WebLink About20170197 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170306Envlronmental Quality ROY COOPER �;..� v,�,a�� MICHAEL S. REGAN �:,�� ti. JAY ZIMMERMAN r,,�,,, n��:�n b. zo» Franklin County NCDW'R ?ioject No. 20170197 Bridge 107 on SR 1413 TIP No. B-5330 MPR(1VAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION and TAR-PAMLICO BUFFER AIiTHORIZATION, wi[h ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Mr. Joey Hopki�u, P.c., Division Engiueer NCDOT, Divisiun ? 2612 North Dukc Stree[ Durham, NC 27704 Dear Mr. Hopkins: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed belnw, for the following impacts for the purpose of rep!acing Bridge 107 in Frank!in County: Tutal Stabili�a[�on in Perenoial Stream (linear Rl 30 Total S[ream impace for Project: 49 linear Ta�-Pamli.n River Basin TYmp�! sry i)ewaierir.g to Perenn�al Slream ilinear �[ Tar-Pamlico Ripa Siie I Zone 1 Impact I Zone 1 BuTfer Mitigafion (sq ft) � Required (using 3:1 rsiio) Totals i 5935 i N/A ` n/a = Total for Site is less [han I!3 acre and I50 Tutal Buffrr Impac[ for Project 8735 syuare teet. 19 Auffer Im acts Zone 2 !mpact 280Q ID Tbtaf Stream �mpact 49 Zone 2 Buffcr Mitigation �.cauired (usine LS;� ratic fV/A The project shall be cons:ruc±ed in accordance with your appGcation received F'ebruary 16, �017. After reviewing yuur appiicatien, we h3ve decided thai these impacts are covered by General Wa[er Quality Certilication Number 3883. This certification corresponds :o the Nationwide Pemiit 3 issued by tl�e Corps �f �ngineers. This approval is aiso valid forthe Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buft'er Ruies (15A N(:AC 2I3A259). In additirni. you should acquire any other federal. state or local permits before you proceed with your proiect including (but not limited to) Szdiment and Erosion Control, Non-Uischarge and \4ater �upply Watershed regulations. This approval will expirc with d:e accompanying 404 pertnit. -' �Nothing Compares --� State of �onh ry.uhna ; Envrtrnuoental Quuhry 1617 Mail Servme Cemer I kaleigii, Nurth Caroimn 27699-i6I ? This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Shouid your project change, you must notify the NGDWtZ and submit a new appiication. If the property is sold, the . new owner must be gi�en a copy of this Certification anc� approval ]etter; and is thereby responsible for complyiig with all the conditions. If total wetland'fiils for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts 10 streams (now or in.thP lU�P) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). Additional buffer impacts may require compensatory mitigation as described in 15A NCAC 2B.0259. For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the c�rtification ar_d anv ud�iitienal condii:3ns :iated bz:e N. �ondi�ions oF Cerei ecatio�a: � ` I. .Eis a condiiion of this°401 Water Qualiry Certit3cation, the bridge demoiition anci construction must be . . accomglished in�strict compliance, with the most recer_t version of NCDOT's Best ManagemPr.t Practices for - - �^,onsnaction and Mainter�ar�ce Activities. [l�A N�AC 02�I .0507(3)(2} and 15F. N��C 02H ,QS�JS(,'u)(5}] --�__ � 2.-Bridge deck drains•sitall noi discnarge�directiy into me strearri. �'cornriwater shali be directed across the bridge and :.. -�re-tr�ated through si�e-apr,rorriate means (g�•asse� swa?es, pre-fo�ed scour holes, veg�tated buifers, etc.) �efore ..�-, entering thP strearri. To meet the requi.rements of NCDOT's NPDES permi* NCS0000250 p?ease refer to the most -. �-_• recer.t version of tne 1Vorth Carolina De�arim. ent of Tr�nsportation Stormwa!er Best .Managemen.t Pract:ces _,.. � . Tool�ox marual.for 3p�ro�ed m�asurLs. f 15A N�Ai, �2I� ,�5�7(d)�2) and 15A NCA� 02I� .OSQ6(t3�(5)1, _., �:_ .:._ ' 3..Bri�ge piles and bents shall be.constn,�ciPd ��sing dr�ven pil�s (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft constructi.c�n , � methods. I��ore specifically,-,�etting cr.other �rethods of pilz driv;ng are prohibited without pri�r writt�n upprova: frorn the NCDWR first. [1SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 4. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters. This water shall be captured; treated, and disposed of properly. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) 5. A turbidity curtain will be installed in the stream if driving or drilling activities occur within the stream channel, '� on the stream bank, or within 5 feet of the top of bank. This condition can be waived witn prior approval from the NCDWR. f15ANCAC 02H .0506(b)(3� .. _ 6. All storrr�water � unoff shail:'ae dire�ted as sheetfla�� through stream buft�rs at n��-erosive veloc;ties, unless _� ..__ otherwise ap�r:�ved by this certiiicatiQn.. [l�� il�•�C 7_B,�:aS9] ., -�� 7: All .riparia� buffers �npacted by: tl-.e placeme7t of temporary fill �r �lea: ing activities shal. be ; estored ta th� .__ _.,_ preconstruction contours and revegetated. Maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody "'�"` -- speeies bytn� end of tl�e growinb season fo?luv��ing completion of cor�5ir�.zc�:on. Fo: tiie �arpase of this condition, ,.. . ..maintained buffer arPas are. defin�d as ar�as within the transnortation corridor that will be subject r.o regular NCDOT =... ,,.. �nai�itenaRce a��ivities inciuding=niowing..`:li�. area _with n�n-mainiair�ed buff rs shall be pe�manently revege�ated w�th � � _ • _ . ; nati��e u�oo �y sp�c;es�befare-t�e>rex: �ewing seaso� foliowing completiaY� of co;�struction. [15A NC;�C' 2�.0259; t �� -- - - _ �_... 8. Pursuant to 1.5A NCAC2T3.02S9(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in 7,one 1 of any Tar- ... ._.. .. PamlicoBuffer. without prior.appro�al:by the.NCDWR. At this tine, the NCDWR has approved no sed�ment and. ___ _ � .- �- �� ros�on conirol devices in Zo�ie i, outsid� of the approved �ru;ect in�pacts, anyvrrere on �iiis praject. ivloreover, . �- .-.sedir_�ent and erosien c�ntro! �evices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buf�ers provided that Zone 1 is net ,_ compromise� ar_d that discharge is released as diffi:se fl�w. '' 9. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shail be maintained io prevent direct contact between . curir�g conc�•ete.and siream water. ��ater that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall r�ot be discharged ia ,. _ .:. si.rfa�e �vaters dne to.the p�tential.fer ele�?ated pH a.^.d gossible aquatic fife �nd fsh kills. [15A I�CAC 02B.0200] - _- _ . 1�. i?�ri��g�the constrt�ctien of the project; no stagin� af eqziipmeni of an;� �:ind is pern�itted in s�aters of the U.S., ar pr�te�te� riparian buffers. f 15 g�1CAC 02H.C5�'6(b}(2)� 11. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing shall not be modiiied. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] i2. '�ne:use ofri�,-ra� ae�,�� e N. a:�ma�.I�igh ��atzr ��ark shai_1 �? mir_imiz�d. g?:Y r=P-rap } lace� for s�rearn srabilizati�n s�ail be placed i�. stream.char.riels in sucl_t a rnann.er that it dees r:ot i*r.p�d� aquatir_. !ife passag�. i1�A ?.GEiC 0?H.�SU6(L}(2;j I3: The Permittee shall�ensure thatthe iuial design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings - . , . submitted for approval, [] SA NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and l5A NCAC 02H .0506 (bl(21 and (c)(211 _ _ . . 14. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from � the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC o?x.osc�Ero)(3) �a (��.}}� _ . � : iS.�Heavy equipment sr.all be opera��ci fror:� the banl:s rather than in the st�ea.n chaiu-�el in ord�r to mir.imize -- � -sedimer_tation an� reduce:the.int�o��ciion. af ofr,er �ollut2nts into ihe stxeam. [1�A. TIl�'AC 02H.QSOo(�)(3 jj .. .... -, 15: All.mechan�z�d.eq�.�igment.operated near surface waters must be regularly inspecte� and maintained ±o grevent �• . � . � eontamina±ion of st;eam waters fiom fuels; lub.-icants, hydraulic fluids, or othe: to�ic materia?s. [15Q NCAC - 02H.G506(b)(3)] . 17: l�o rock, sar�d� or�othet•. mater�als shall be dredged from thP s�reari chan�-�el excEp� where autherized b; this .. __ certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] - � - � _... �.. . 1�8�..L�ischajgi�g hyc'.roseEd.mixh.u-es an� was�ing out hydroseec�ers anc.i other e�uipr.�ent in or adi�cent tc� s��cfacc �vat�rs is pmhibited. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(,b)(3)] ��• � 19. Thz-permittee and� its authorized- agents sr.all cor.duct its activities in a manner consister�t with State water quality �• - _. _ . _ __ _ standards (including _an_y. reauirements .resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other __ . _ . _ • appropriate requirements of State and Fed�ral law. If the NCDWR determines that such standards o: laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certification. [15A NCAC 02B.0200] � - -`20. A copy of this Waier Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction siie at a11 iimes. In addiiion, the �- .. _ _- Water Quality. Certifca±ion and all s�lbsequent modi�ications, if any; shall be maintained with the Division F.ng�neer and _ . . . - -the on-satp �ro,ec± mar.ah�c. �15A rICA.0 02H .05�7�:� an;l 15A NCAC 02H .0505 �)(2; �nd (�)(2)? . ,� _._. _.. 21.::. T:1e� oirtsid�_:t,affer,_.ti�etland:_c�: wa±er. bounda_ry locatPd wiihin the constractior. �arridor a7praved by ihis =_. .. _... �� -authorization, inciuding all non-commercial borrow and wasie sites associated wiih the project, shall be cleariy marked _ �_ . by highly visible fencing pri�r�tn any� land �isturbing activities. Impacts to areas w;thin the fencing are �rohibited unless. .-. .� � � otHerwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0501 and .0502] _._ __._ 22. The issuance.of this certification does.not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules; .._ __. - regulations, :or ordinanees �hat ri:ay be. sn�,osed L•y other go•�ernmenF agencies (i.e. i�cai, state, and federal; havuig ,._; . . . _ 'jU1'iSCI1Ci16Il,.117Cil.ding_�ru� r.�t lirr,i:ed ta �a;,plicab:� buff r rules, sto:-mwater maaagement r�ales, saii �rosior� and �._ ,_ �� sedimentatior� a�ni�•ol requ�emenis, eta ,... _.. _ 23.. The Permittee chall report any aiolations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources vaithin 24 hours of ,.. .__ discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.OSQ6(b)�%)] ' � � ,�.-.. 24. Ugon completien of the �rojec* (including an}� impacts at associated borrow or waste sites>, the NCDOT Division ..... .. . � _•_ Ergin�er .!ar .wh�mever . is the authorize�i agent af a non-NCDOT project) shall comnlete and ret�arn the enrlosed ''� ' "Certification of�Compietion Forcri" to notiiy the NCDWR when ail work included ui the 401 Certification has been ' complete�. [15A NCAC 02I�.0502(E}] ' - - � _ 25. Native-riparian vegetation_(i.e, trees and shrubs native tn your geo�aphic re�ion) must be reestablished ir, the riparian ��.. areas ��vithin t�e censtruc±ior. Iimits of the project by the er.d of±he grativing seasen follawing cempleti�n of construction. . � [15A NCAC 02B.025S(10)] � � 26. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this -. permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be ��.. � l�ca�eci �n �veilands :�r sit�ams; c�rspensa:o�y rciit�gation wi?; be required sir.ce tnat is a direct ir�i�atit fr�.n road . _ , � cunstruc#iun aciiviiies. (i�A i\T�A� 42H.OSQS(b)(3) ar_� (c1(3 j] - � , • 27. Erosion and sediment wntrol practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards j i5A NCAC 02H.0506(bx3) and (cx3)�: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolrna Sediment and Erosron Control Planning and Desrgn Manual. b. The des ;�m, installation, uperation, and maintenance ef the sediment and erosion control measures must be sucU that they equal, or exceed, the requiremenis specified in the most recent version of the North Cmolrna Sedrment and Erasian Control Manuul. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased bormw pits associated with the project. c. For bonow pit sites, the erosion and sediment conhol measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the Nerth Cmolina Surface Minrng Mnnuat. d. 'fhe reclamation measures and implementation must cumply with the reclamation in acconiance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 28. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(bx3) and (cx3)) If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an adminisMttive hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition with the office of Adminislrative Hearings within sixry (60) days of receipt of this notice. A peti[ion is considered filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of S:OOam and S:OOpm, except for official state holidays. The original and one ( I) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be fa�ced-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings wi[hin five (S) business days following the faxed transmission. T'he mailing address for the Ofiice of Administntive Nearings is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Ralei�, NC 27699-6714 Telephone: (9l9) 4313000, Facsimile: (919) 431-3100 A copy of the petifion must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. Sam 1�4.Haycs, General Counsel Department of Endvonmenial Quality 1601 Mail Service Center This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have aoy questions, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786. Sincerely, � � �� S. Ja 'LimmeG� � rml�n Director Y Division of Water Resources Electmnic copy only distribution: Eric Alsmeycr, US Army Corps uf Engineers, Rsleigh Field Office Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer (if WQC not addressed ro them) Fila Copy Environmental Quality NCDWR Prcject No.: __ Applicant: —_----_- Project Name: Date of Issoaoce of 401 Wa[er Quality Certification: Coimty� ROY COOPF.R MICHAEL S. REGAN ,, ti. JAY ZIMMERMAN n , �, ,,,, Cer[ificate of Completion Upon completiun of all work approved within tha 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable BuSfer Rules, and any subsequent nmdifications, thz applicant is;equired [o retum this ceRificatz to [he 401 Tran;portation Pzrmittirg Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleieh, NC. 27699-1617. This form mav be retumed to NCDb4"R by the applicani, the applicant's authorized agent. or the project engineer. ft is not necessary to send certificates from all of these. Applican!'s CertifrcaKan 1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial eompliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certifica[ion and BuYfer Rules, [he approved plans and specificatiuns, and other supporting malerials. Sitr.atnre: ---------- Date:------------- ,4gent's Ccrlifrration 1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and dilieznce was used in the observauon of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built wfthin substantial compliauce and ir.tent ef the 401 Water Quality Certification and Bufler P.ules. thz aVnro:ed plans and specifica[ions, and other supporting materialc. Signa W re: Dafe: Engineer's Cer!lfreafinn Panial Final I, , as a duly reois[ered Professional Enaineer in Ihe State of North Carolina, having bean authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full timz) the cor.struc?ion uf the project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diiigence was used in the observation of the construction such tha[ rhe cons[n�ction was observed to be built within subs[anrial compliance and intent of the 4G 1 N�'ater Quality Certitication a�d I3uffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications. and other supporting naterials. Signature Date Re�istration No. -'" �'Nothing Compares =�.�. State ot 1�orLh Curolina ; Environment3l puaiiry 1617 Mail Service Cen[er I Raleigh. Nonh Ca�olinx Do99-1617