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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170410 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170501Strickland, Bev From: Annino, Amy M Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:51 PM To: 'vic@knightstrategies.org'; 'mrbjax@gmail.com' Cc: David Brown (david.w.brown@usace.army.mil); Leslie, Andrea J; Aiken, Stan E; Clint Calhoun Subject: APRVL - 119 Water Pointe, Michael Batter Attachments: APRVL.Batter.119 WaterPointe 5.2.2017.pdf, GC4098.pdf, 1-24-2017 Certificate of Completion.pdf, Water Trout Buffer Variance.pdf Mr. Knight, Please find the attached DWR approval letter for the 119 Water Pointe shoreline stabilization project. Because this project is located on Lake Lure, which is classified as Trout, you must apply for a Trout Buffer Variance Permit through the Division of Energy, Minerals, and Land Resources before commencing with construction. Stan Aiken in the Asheville Regional Office can provide additional information about this permit. He can be reached at 828-296- 4610 or at stan.aiken@ncdenr.gov. Thank you, Amy Annino Environmental Specialist —Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources 828 296 4656 office amy.annino(cancdenr.gov 2090 U.S. Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28711 -5-:*-INothInq Compares] Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES WATER QUALITY GENERAL CERTIFICATION NO. 4098 GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS • REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT 198200030 (WORK IN LAKES AND RESERVOIRS OWNED, OPERATED AND/OR REGULATED BY PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES, TVA, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS), AND • REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT 198200079 (WORK IN LAKES OWNED AND/OR OPERATED BY THE USACE IN NC AND VA) Water Quality Certification Number 4098 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Regulations in 15A NCAC 02H .0500 and 15A NCAC 02B .0200 for the discharge of fill material to surface waters and wetland areas as described in the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District's Regional General Permits 198200030 and 198200079. The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth. Effective date: March 19, 2017 Signed this day March 3, 2017 for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Director GC4098 Activities meeting any one (1) of the following thresholds or circumstances require written approval for a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division of Water Resources (DWR): a) If any of the Conditions of this Certification (listed below) cannot be met; or b) Activities that result in fill, dredging, or excavation of waters or wetlands below the normal high water level; except for maintenance dredging of less than 0.5 acres of open water provided that the areas are not dredged beyond their original depth and width; or c) Any impacts to waters, or to wetlands adjacent to waters, designated as: ORW (including SAV), HQW (including PNA), SA, WS -I, WS -II, Trout, or North Carolina or National Wild and Scenic River; or d) Any impacts to coastal wetlands [15A NCAC 07H .0205], or Unique Wetlands (UWL); or e) Any impact associated with a Notice of Violation or an enforcement action for violation(s) of NC Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .0500), NC Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .1300), NC Surface Water or Wetland Standards (15A NCAC 02B .0200), or State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0200); or f) Any impacts to subject water bodies and/or state regulated riparian buffers along subject water bodies in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins or in the Randleman Lake, Jordan Lake or Goose Creek Watersheds (or any other basin or watershed with State Regulated Riparian Area Protection Rules [Buffer Rules] in effect at the time of application) unless: i) The activities are listed as "EXEMPT" from these rules; or ii) A Buffer Authorization Certificate is issued by the NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM); or iii) A Buffer Authorization Certificate or a Minor Variance is issued by a delegated or designated local government implementing a state riparian buffer program pursuant to 143-215.23. Activities included in this General Certification that do not meet one of the thresholds listed above do not require written approval. I. ACTIVITY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS: 1. Rip -rap shall be installed waterward of bulkheads to ensure protection of aquatic habitat. Construction over wetlands shall be elevated at least three (3) feet above any wetlands, and floating structures shall not rest periodically on the bottom. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(4) and (c)(4)] 2. Piers and boat houses shall be constructed to provide for storage and removal of sewage rather than allowing raw waste or other sewage to be disposed directly into surface waters. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(4) and (c)(4)] Page 2 of 9 GC4O98 3. Except for areas covered under Condition #4 of this Section below, excavation and/or filling of wetlands is not authorized by this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .05011 4. Canals or boat basins shall not be dredged beyond their original depth and width. The area shall not be dredged to a depth deeper than the receiving water. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(4) and (c)(4)] II. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. When written authorization is required, the plans and specifications for the project are incorporated into the authorization by reference and are an enforceable part of the Certification. Any modifications to the project require notification to DWR and may require an application submittal to DWR with the appropriate fee. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] 2. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the footprint of the impacts (including temporary impacts) as authorized in the written approval from DWR; or beyond the thresholds established for use of this Certification without written authorization. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] No removal of vegetation or other impacts of any kind shall occur to state regulated riparian buffers beyond the footprint of impacts approved in a Buffer Authorization or Variance or as listed as an exempt activity in the applicable riparian buffer rules. [15A NCAC 02B .0200] 3. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0506(h), compensatory mitigation may be required for losses of greater than 150 linear feet of streams and/or greater than one (1) acre of wetlands. Impacts to isolated and other non -404 jurisdictional wetlands shall not be combined with 404 jurisdictional wetlands for the purpose of determining when impact thresholds trigger a mitigation requirement. For linear publicly owned and maintained transportation projects that are not determined to be part of a larger common plan of development by the US Army Corps of Engineers, compensatory mitigation may be required for losses of greater than 150 linear feet per stream. Compensatory stream and/or wetland mitigation shall be proposed and completed in compliance with G.S. 143-214.11. For applicants proposing to conduct mitigation within a project site, a complete mitigation proposal developed in accordance with the most recent guidance issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District shall be submitted for review and approval with the application for impacts. 4. All activities shall be in compliance with any applicable State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules in Chapter 2 of Title 15A. 5. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). Regardless of applicability of the Sediment and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall incorporate appropriate Best Management Practices for the control of sediment and erosion so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) and (c)(3) and 15A NCAC 0213 .0200] Page 3 of 9 GC4098 Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures shall be equal to or exceed the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or for linear transportation projects, the NCDOT Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) sites, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and implementation shall comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the Mining Act of 1971. If the project occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs), SA, WS -I, WS -II, High Quality Waters (HQW), or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), then the sedimentation and erosion control designs shall comply with the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 04B .0124, Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds. 6. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters except within the footprint of temporary or permanent impacts authorized under this Certification. Exceptions to this condition require application to and written approval from DWR. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] 7. Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be used along streambanks or within wetlands. Exceptions to this condition require application to and written approval from DWR. [15A NCAC 02B .0201] 8. An NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit (NCG010000) is required for construction projects that disturb one (1) or more acres of land. The NCG010000 Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during land disturbing construction activities as stipulated in the conditions of the permit. If the project is covered by this permit, full compliance with permit conditions including the erosion & sedimentation control plan, inspections and maintenance, self-monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements is required. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5) and (c)(5)] The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) shall be required to be in full compliance with the conditions related to construction activities within the most recent version of their individual NPDES (NCS000250) stormwater permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5) and (c)(5)] Page 4 of 9 GC4O98 9. All work in or adjacent to streams shall be conducted so that the flowing stream does not come in contact with the disturbed area. Approved best management practices from the most current version of the NC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or the NC DOT Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, and other diversion structures shall be used to minimize excavation in flowing water. Exceptions to this condition require application to and written approval from DWR. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 10. If activities must occur during periods of high biological activity (e.g. sea turtle nesting, fish spawning, or bird nesting), then biological monitoring may be required at the request of other state or federal agencies and coordinated with these activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and 15A NCAC 0413 .0125] All moratoriums on construction activities established by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) shall be implemented. Exceptions to this condition require written approval by the resource agency responsible for the given moratorium. A copy of the approval from the resource agency shall be forwarded to DWR. Work within a designated trout watershed of North Carolina (as identified by the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers) or identified state or federal endangered or threatened species habitat, shall be coordinated with the appropriate WRC, USFWS, NMFS, and/or DMF personnel. 11. Culverts shall be designed and installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered and allow for aquatic life movement during low flows. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream above and below a pipe or culvert shall not be modified by widening the stream channel or by reducing the depth of the stream in connection with the construction activity. The width, height, and gradient of a proposed culvert shall be such as to pass the average historical low flow and spring flow without adversely altering flow velocity. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (c)(2)] Placement of culverts and other structures in streams shall be below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20% of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than or equal to 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic the existing stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel shall be avoided. Page 5 of 9 GC4098 When topographic constraints indicate culvert slopes of greater than 5%, culvert burial is not required, provided that all alternative options for flattening the slope have been investigated and aquatic life movement/connectivity has been provided when possible (e.g. rock ladders, cross vanes, etc.). Notification, including supporting documentation to include a location map of the culvert, culvert profile drawings, and slope calculations, shall be provided to DWR 60 calendar days prior to the installation of the culvert. When bedrock is present in culvert locations, culvert burial is not required provided that there is sufficient documentation of the presence of bedrock. Notification, including supporting documentation such as, a location map of the culvert, geotechnical reports, photographs, etc. shall be provided to DWR a minimum of 60 calendar days prior to the installation of the culvert. If bedrock is discovered during construction, then DWR shall be notified by phone or email within 24 hours of discovery. If other site-specific topographic constraints preclude the ability to bury the culverts as described above and/or it can be demonstrated that burying the culvert would result in destabilization of the channel, then exceptions to this condition require application to and written approval from DWR. Installation of culverts in wetlands shall ensure continuity of water movement and be designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions. When roadways, causeways, or other fill projects are constructed across FEMA -designated floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts or bridges shall be provided to maintain the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may result in destabilization of streams or wetlands. The establishment of native woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques shall be used where practicable instead of rip -rap or other bank hardening methods. 12. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre-treated through site -appropriate means to the maximum extent practicable (e.g. grassed swales, pre -formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Exceptions to this condition require application to and written approval from DWR. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)] 13. Application of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian areas and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all other Federal, State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a manner that minimizes the risk of contact between the fertilizer and surface waters. [15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 15A NCAC 026 .0231] 14. If concrete is used during construction, then all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent direct contact between uncured or curing concrete and waters of the state. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state. [15A NCAC 0213.0200] Page 6 of 9 GC4098 15. All proposed and approved temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area shall be returned to natural conditions within 60 calendar days after the temporary impact is no longer necessary. The impacted areas shall be restored to original grade, including each stream's original cross sectional dimensions, planform pattern, and longitudinal bed profile. For projects that receive written approval, no temporary impacts are allowed beyond those included in the application and authorization. All temporarily impacted sites shall be restored and stabilized with native vegetation. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (c)(2)] 16. All proposed and approved temporary pipes/culverts/rip-rap pads etc. in streams shall be installed as outlined in the most recent edition of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual or the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual or the North Carolina Department of Transportation Best Management Practices for Construction and Maintenance Activities so as not to restrict stream flow or cause dis-equilibrium during use of this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (c)(2)] 17. Any rip -rap required for proper culvert placement, stream stabilization, or restoration of temporarily disturbed areas shall be restricted to the area directly impacted by the approved construction activity. All rip -rap shall be placed such that the original stream elevation and streambank contours are restored and maintained. Placement of rip -rap or other approved materials shall not result in de -stabilization of the stream bed or banks upstream or downstream of the area or in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)] 18. Any rip -rap used for stream or shoreline stabilization shall be of a size and density to prevent movement by wave, current action, or stream flows and shall consist of clean rock or masonry material free of debris or toxic pollutants. Rip -rap shall not be installed in the streambed except in specific areas required for velocity control and to ensure structural integrity of bank stabilization measures. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)] 19. Applications for rip -rap groins proposed in accordance with 15A NCAC 07H .1401 (NC Division of Coastal Management General Permit for construction of Wooden and Rip -rap Groins in Estuarine and Public Trust Waters) shall meet all the specific conditions for design and construction specified in 15A NCAC 07H .1405. 20. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of equipment to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication and general equipment maintenance shall not take place within 50 feet of a waterbody or wetlands to prevent contamination by fuels and oils. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) and (c)(3) and 15A NCAC 0213.0211 (12)] 21. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be taken to minimize soil disturbance. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] Page 7 of 9 GC4098 22. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the applicant shall report any petroleum spill of 25 gallons or more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any petroleum spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any petroleum spill less than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours. 23. If an environmental document is required under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), then this General Certification is not valid until a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued by the State Clearinghouse. If an environmental document is required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), then this General Certification is not valid until a Categorical Exclusion, the Final Environmental Assessment, or Final Environmental Impact Statement is published by the lead agency. [15A NCAC 01C .0107(a)] 24. This General Certification does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility to obtain all other required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those required by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non - Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and Trout Buffer regulations. 25. The applicant and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act), and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal Law. If DWR determines that such standards or laws are not being met, including 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, then DWR may revoke or modify a written authorization associated with this General Water Quality Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)] 26. When written authorization is required for use of this Certification, upon completion of all permitted impacts included within the approval and any subsequent modifications, the applicant shall be required to return a certificate of completion (available on the DWR website: https:Hedocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Certificate-of-Completion). [15A NCAC 02H .0502(f)] 27. Additional site-specific conditions, including monitoring and/or modeling requirements, may be added to the written approval letter for projects proposed under this Water Quality Certification in order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)] 28. If the property or project is sold or transferred, the new Permittee shall be given a copy of this Certification (and written authorization if applicable) and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .05021 III. GENERAL CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATION: 1. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3D(e), written approval for a 401 Water Quality General Certification must include the appropriate fee. An applicant for a Page 8 of 9 GC4098 CAMA permit under Article 7 of Chapter 113A of the General Statutes for which a Water Quality Certification is required shall only make one payment to satisfy both agencies; the fee shall be as established by the Secretary in accordance with 143-215.3D(e)(7). 2. This Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in any waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Certification does not authorize any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other person and this Certification does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage of water. This Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting the determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive user is deemed by virtue of this Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right of priority with respect to any other consumptive user regardless of the quantity of the withdrawal or the date on which the withdrawal was initiated or expanded. 3. This Certification grants permission to the Director, an authorized representative of the Director, or DWR staff, upon the presentation of proper credentials, to enter the property during normal business hours. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(e)] 4. This General Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding Nationwide Permit and/or Regional General Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance of Certification for a specific project shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this Certification. This General Certification is rescinded when the US Army Corps of Engineers reauthorizes any of the corresponding Nationwide Permits and/or Regional General Permits or when deemed appropriate by the Director of the Division of Water Resources. 5. Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific project may result in revocation of this General Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties. 6. The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources may require submission of a formal application for Individual Certification for any project in this category of activity if it is determined that the project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality, including state or federally listed endangered or threatened aquatic species, or degrade the waters so that existing uses of the water or downstream waters are precluded. 7. Public hearings may be held prior to a Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources. History Note: Water Quality Certification Number 4098 issued March 3, 2017 replaces WQC 3898 issued March 19, 2012; WQC Number 3693 issued November 1, 2007; WQC Number 3639 issued March 19, 2007, WQC Number 3492 issued December 31, 2004; and WQC Number 3373 issued March 18, 2002. Page 9 of 9 Water Trout Buffer Variance What Activities Require This Permit? Any land -disturbing activity occurring on a designated trout stream that will exceed 100 linear feet of disturbance in each 1,000 linear feet of buffer zone or encroachment that is greater than 10 percent of the linear footage of stream owned within the tract to be distributed. Encroachment means any land -disturbing activity occurring within the buffer zone adjacent to a designated trout stream and measured horizontally from the top of the bank back 25 feet. 25' Troi Top of Bank PLAN VIEW )p of Bank What Is The Purpose of This Permit? The buffer zone protects the water quality from the detrimental effects of temperature fluctuation and sedimentation. Who Issues This Permit? Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. How Much Will This Permit Cost? There is no charge for a Trout Buffer Variance. However, if the project is also linked with a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval, the application fees for that approval will apply. What Are My Payment Options for Permit Application Fees? Not applicable If Paying by Check, Who do I Make the Check Payable to and Where Do I Send the Check? Not applicable Where Can I Get The Application For This Permit? There is no formal application. However, information that should be included in the Trout Buffer Variance request is as follows: (1) drawings, blueprints, calculations, narratives, etc. (2) financial responsibility and ownership form (3) encroachment amounts such as total encroachment, longest contiguous encroachment and the amount of linear stream owned. (4) watercourse, stream or creek name and its stream classification (This information may be found at the following: http://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6el25ad7628f494694e259c80dd64265) (5) current land type (e.g., woodland, pasture, thick undergrowth, etc.) (6) a trout buffer variance should be received prior to submittal and review of the full blown Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. How Long Will It Take To Review My Application? Review time depends on the complexity of the project and staff workload. There is no statutory time limit for review. Where Do I Submit My Application? N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Sediment Program, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612. NC DEQ Permit Directory Water Trout Buffer Variance Continued How Long Is My Permit or License or Certificate Valid? Until the work is completed, the site is permanently stabilized and released by an inspector from the N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources in the respective region of the project. Notes/Comments: There is an allowable amount of encroachment without special approval. This allowance is up to 1C percent of linear footage owned, not to exceed 100 feet in any 1,000 feet. It is also important to note, that the buffer zone is measured horizontally from the top of the bank. A trout buffer variance should be received prior to submittal and review of the full blown Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. Legal Authority/ Statute Reference: G.S. 113A-57(1) Mandatory standards for land disturbing activity. Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973. Links: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-permits/erosion-sediment- control Statewide Contact Information: N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Sediment Program 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Telephone/Fax: (919) 707-9220 NC DEQ Permit Directory cr". Water Resources Environmental Quality May 2, 2017 Language Services, LLC Attn: Michael Batter 344 Ponte Vedra Blvd Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director DWR # 17-0410 Rutherford County Subject: APPROVAL OF 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Batter 119 Water Pointe — Lake Lure Dear Mr. Batter: You have our approval for the impacts listed below for the purpose described in your application dated March 28, 2017 and received by the Division of Water Resources (Division) on April 5, 2017. These impacts are covered by the attached Water Quality General Certification Number 4098 and the additional conditions listed below. This certification is associated with the use of General Permit Number 30 issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please note that you should obtain any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and Trout Buffer regulations. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the enclosed certification(s) or general permit and the following additional conditions: The following impacts are hereby approved provided that all of the other specific and general conditions of the Certification, General Permit, and/or Buffer Rules are met. No other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b) and/or (c)] Type of Impact Amount Approved Permanent Open Waters Above Pool Below Pool 0.0017 (acres) 0.0017 (acres) 2. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification/Authorization. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. State of North Carolina ( Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 828-296-4500 Batter 119 Water Pointe DWR# 17-0410 401 Approval Page 2of3 If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and General Certification(s)/Permit/Authorization and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)] 3. No Impacts Beyond those in Application No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre -Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. The turbidity standard of 10 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in [15A NCAC 02B .0211 (21)]. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. Lake Lure is classified as B; Trout waters. This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. [G.S. 143-215.5] This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B by filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings (hereby known as OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431-3000 for information. A petition is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:OOam and 5:OOpm, excluding official state holidays). The petition may be faxed to the OAH at (919) 431-3100, provided the original and one copy of the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. Mailing address for the OAH: If sending via US Postal Service Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc): Office of Administrative Hearings 1711 New Hope Church Road Raleigh, NC 27609-6285 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DEQ: William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Batter 119 Water Pointe DWR# 17-0410 401 Approval Page 3 of 3 This letter completes the review by the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Act as described in 15A NCAC 02H .0500. Please contact Amy Annino at 828-296-4656 or Amy.Anninogncdennizov if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, 4�� C_t�. Price, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Asheville Regional Office Enclosures: GC 4098 Certificate of Completion cc: David Brown — USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office (via email) Andrea Leslie — NCWRC (via email) Stan Aiken — DEMLR (via email) Clint Calhoun — Town of Lake Lure (via email) Vic Knight — Landowner Agent (via email) DWR ARO 401 files DWR 401 and Buffer Permitting Unit (via email) G:\WR\WQ\Rutherford\401s\Non-DOT\119 Water Pointe —Michael Batter\APRVL.Batter.119 WaterPointe 5.2.2017.docx "K Water Resources Environmental Quality WR Project No.: Applicant: Project Name: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director County: Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401 and Buffer Permitting Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWR by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these. Applicant's Certification I, , 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 compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Agent's Certification I, , 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 compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: If this project was designed by a Certified Professional I, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer, Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee 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 compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Date Registration No. —,-'�'– Noth ng Compares _ State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 828-296-4500