20180991 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20180726

ROY COOPER
i�iOVf/1ib
MICHAEL S. REGAN
SPaTNNY
LINDA CULPEPPER
rnm.fm �rraror
Site
Totals
NORTH CAHOIINA
fnrlronmentaf Qua1Ny
Juh ?6. ?018
W'a} ne Count��
NCDW R Projzct No. 30180991
Brid;e I:3 on SR I I?7
Stare Prqject No. 17QP.4.R.17
APPROVAL ufJlll W'ATF.R QU.4LITY CFRTIFIC.ATION and NEUSF, f3CFFF.R AUTHORIZ.4TIOIV,
H�ith ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Runnie li�eter. P.G.. Dicisiun Eneineer
NCDOT. Division -i
PO Bos 3165
Wilson. NC '_78?8
Dear Mc Kee[er:
You have our approeal, in accordance �e�ith the conditions listed below, for the follm+in, impacts fi�r the purpose of
replacing Hridee 13? with a culven in W'a.ne Counh�:
Site
Total
Strcam Im
Permanent Fill in Perennial
Strcam (linear ft)
113
icls in the Neuse River Basin
Temporarc Impac[ tu
Perennial Siream Ilincar ftl
To[al Stream Impact for Project: 1a71inear (eet.
Site
Tutal
Wetlnnd Impac[s in
MechanizeJ Clearine 1
0.02
To�:�l W'etland Imp�et for Project: 0.02 acres.
3a
Neuse Ri arian Buffer
Zone 1 Impact Zone I Buffer �iiligatiun j
(s ft) Re uireJ (usin 3:1 ra[io)
g351 N/A
* n a= Total fiir Si[e is less than I� acre and I�0 linear I
Total Buffer Impact for Pruject: 8628 syuare feet.
Total W'etland
0.02
�8CI5
Zonc? Impact
(sq fq
3277
�f impact. no mi[i
Total S[ream Impuct
(linear ffl
1a7
Zone 2 Buffer Mitigation
required
North Carolina Depa�trnein af 6�.vironrner�!ai Q�,�aiin Dwiswn of Water R�sources
312 No�.h Salisbury S[rae[ 1617 Mad Service Center Raleigh, North Carohna 27699-16P
919.707.9000
N/A

The pruject shall be construcred in accordance wi�h cour application reccived Juh I8.'_01 R. After revie�cing your
application, �e have decided diat thece impacts nre covered b� General Wattr Qu,�lii}� Certification Numbcr �113�.
Chis certifieation correspunds to Ihe N.ttiunH id� Permii I� issued by the Corps ol F.m�ineers. This appru�al is alsu
valid I'or the Ncuse Riparian Buffer Rulcs (I?.4 NCAC '_E3.03_ �). In addition. �ou should acquirc any other federal.
sta�e or local pennits befime you prucced k�idi your prqject indudin�� (but no� limited [o) Sediment and Erosion
Control. Non-Dischar,e and Waier Supply W'atershed reeulations. This approval will espire �a�ith the accompanying
a0J perniit.
This approval is valid sulely For the purpose and design da�criLed in yuur applicatiun (unless nwdihed belowl.
Should your project chan�e, you mus� notit} Ihe NCDW'R and submit a ne�s applicalion. If the property is suld. the
nen- uwner mu;t bz �iven a cupy of ihis Certificutiun and approval leiter. and is thereb� responsible ibr cumply�ing
wiNi all the eonditions. If total wetland fills Yor this pr�ject (nuw or in the futurel etceed one acre. or of tutal
impacts to sirenms (now or in ihe firture) esceed I i0 linear leet, compensaton� miti_ation maq be reyuircd a,
described in I�,1 NCAC 211 .O�OG (h) 16) and (7). Additional bufler impacts ma}� require compensatory� mitigation
as described in IiA NCAC _'E3.0�3�. For this approval to remain valid. you inusl adhere to ihe conditions listed in
the General Certification and am addi�ional conditions lis�ed belo�v.
CunJitions of Cer[ification:
I. As a cunJition of this -t01 Water Quality Certilication, ihe bridee demulition must bz aceomplished in svict
compliance w i[h the mos[ recent version ��fNCDOT's Best Mana�_ement Practices for Construction and
ti1aintenance Act�ivities. � I�A NCAC 0'_'HI .05�)7�d1('_) and I�A NCAC 0'_H .0�0616)1 �J�
3. Unless o[hcncise approved in this cer�itica�ion, placeinent of culverts and other struc[ures in opzn ���aters and
stremns, shall be placed belo�� ihe eleva�iun uf the streambed by ono fout ibr all culverts �+ith a diameter �reatar
than d8 inches. and'_0 percent uf the culvtrt diametor fur cukert, havim� ,a diameter less than 18 inches. ro allow
low Flow passa,e of weter and aquatic life. Dasi�n and placement of culverts and odier sn�uctures includine
tempor�n erosion cuntrol mea,ures shall nut be conducted in a m�nner that ma� result in dis-equilibrium uf
�setl�nds or straambeds or bunks. adjacent ro or upstream and down stream ul the abo�e structures. The appliwnt is
required ro prooide eviJence th�i the eyuilibrium is bein, maintained ill�cyuzsted in �s�riting by ihe NCDWR. Ifthis
conditiun is unable tu be met due to badrock or uther limitin, feauires rncountered during construction, please
cuntact the NCDN-R for �uidunce on ho�n ro pruceed and to determine ti�hether ur no� a permit moditication will be
required. [I�A NCAC 0'_H.Oi06fb)1�)�
3. If multiple pipes ur barrels are reyuircd. �hey shall bc desi�=ned to mimic nahiral stream cross scction as closely as
possiblt including pipes or barrels at Ilood plain eleva[ion ancl��or sills whzm appropria[e. W idening the stream
channel should be avoided. Strcam channel ��idening at the inlet or ou�let end ol strucwres tvpicall}� decreases
��atrr �elocin� causin, sediment deposition �hai reyuires increaszd maintcn�nc� and disrupu aquati� life passa�z.
[I?A NCAC 03H.0�06(b)(3)�
-1. Riprap shall nol be placed in the active thahvc, chann�l ur placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic lifie passa�e. Bioengincerine boulders or structures should be pruperla desi�ned, siud and iiutalled. � I�A
NCAC 0°H.0�06(b)(')J
5, For all streams being impacted due [o site dewaterin, activities, the site shall be eraJed to its preconstruction
contours and reve,etated ��ith appropriate native species. [I�A NCAC 0'_H.0506(b)l'-)�
6. The stream channel shall be ezcavated no deeper than the natural bed material of t�he stream, �o the maximum
estent practicable. Efforts must hc inpJe to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to ve�,etation
responsible for maintainin� the stream bank stahili[�. Am� applicable riparian butTer impact for access Yo stream
channel shall bz temporary and be revegetaled wilh n�tive riparian species. [ I SA NCAC 0_'t1.0i06(b)(?�j
D_ Q�,�
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Nurth Carolina DeUartinznt ot Ervironmencai Quautv Dwison of Wa[er Resourcas
512 North Salisburv Straet 161i M2il Service Center Raleigh. Nortn Carehna 2769946P
919 �07.9000
��

7. All sturmwa�er runoff shall be directed as sheetflu�ti �hrough stream butPers at non-erosive velocities. unless
otherwisc approved by this certificatiun. [I�A NCAC'_B.0'_'33J
8. All riparian butfers impacted b} �he plaeement o(temporar�� fill or clearin_ activities shall be resrored [o the
preconstruction contours �nd reve,etated Maintainod buffers shall be permanend�� revegetated with non-woody
species by the end of the gro�ring season follo�+in� completion ofcons[ructiun. For die purpose of this eondition,
maintained bul fer areas are detined as areas within the transponation corridor that ti�ill be subject to re�ular NCDOT
maintenance activities includin, mo�cim�. The area �+ith nun-maintained butlers shall be permanently reve�etated
with native woudy species before the next �rowing season followin� completion of construction. � I SA NCAC
26.0_'33 �
9. Pursuant to I SA NCAC 2B.0333(6). sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone I of am
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDW R. At Ihis time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and
erosion conh�ol devices in Zone L ouuide of the approved project impacts. anywhere on this project. Moreover,
sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Gone 2 oF the buffers provided that Zone I is not
compromised and that discharge is released as diffus'e Flo�c.
10. If concrete is used during construction. a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct con[act between
curing concrete and sVeam water. Warer that inadverten[ly contacts uncured concrere shall not be discharged to
surface warers due to the potentiai for elecated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. [I SA NCAC 0?B.0300]
I I. During the construction of the projeet. no stagin� of equipment of any kind is pennitted in waters of the U.S.. or
protected riparian but?ers. � 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
I?. Thc dimension. pattern and protile ofthe stream above and below the crossing shall not be moditied. Disturbed
Floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [ I�,4 NCAC 0'_H.0�06(b)(3)]
13. The use of rip-rap above the Nonnal Hi�h Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for sVeam
stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. � 15A
NCAC 03H.0506(b)('_)�
Id. The Permittee shall ansure ihat the final desi�n drawings adhere to the permit and ro �he permit drawin�s
submittcd for approvaL �15A NCAC 03H .0507 (c) and I SA NCAC 031I .0�06 (b)(�) and (c)(3)]
I5. All �cork in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry worh area. Approved BMP measures kom
the most current version ot NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandba�_s, rock berms,
cofferdams and other diversion s�ructures shall be used to prevent excavation in Flowing water. [ISA NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)j
16. hleavy equipment shall be operated from the banks ra[her than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce Ihe introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [ I SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)j
17. All mechanized eyuipment operated near surface waters must be re�ularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream Haters from fuels. lubricants. hcdraulic Fluids, or other to�ic materials. [I�A NCAC
03H.0506(b)(3)�
18. No rock. sand or other materials shall be dred�ed fi�om the stream channel e�cept where audiorized by this
certitication. �15A NCAC 03H.0506(b)(3)j
19. Discharging hydroseed mi�tures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface wa[ers
is prohibited [ISA NCAC 03H.0�06(b)(3)�
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512 Vo�*h Salisbury Streat lol; Nla�l Servir.? C��iter Faieigh. Nor[h Carolina 276991617
919J07.9000

?0. Thc ptnnittte and it�s au[horized agenu shull cunduct its acti�ities in a manner con�istent with State �va�er quali��
standards (includin�, airy requirements resultin� from cumpliance with �3031d) of ihe Clean Wa�er Actl and any othar
appropriate rcyuirements of Stnte and Federal law. If �he NCDWR determines that such standards or laws are not bein,
met � includin� thz lailure io sustain a desi_nated or achievad use) or thai Slate or �ederal lati is bein�, viulated, or ihat
further condi�ions are necessarc to assure compliance_ the NCDW'R m�y reevaluate and modify ihis cenification. [ I SA
NCAC U'_B.0?00�
'_I. A cop� ul ihis Wa�er Qualin Certification ;hall br maintained on Ihe construction site at all time�. In addition. the
Water Quality Certitication and all subsequen[ moditications. if am�, shall be maintained H�ith the Divisiun En,ineer and
the on-site project manager. �I iA NCAC 02H .Oip71c) and 15A NCAC 0'H .05p6 lb)f_') and (cl(_'1�
??. The out,ide butler. wetland ur Ha�er boundsry located wilhin the cunstruction curridor approved by Ihis
authorization. indudin� ull non-commercial borrow and waste sites associated witli the project, shall be clearly marked
b} hi_hh � isible tencin � prior to any land disturbin�, activilies. Impac�s to areas H�ithin the fencing are prohibited unless
otherwise authurized b}� �his certifica�ion. � 15A NCAC 02F1.0�01 and .0502]
23. The issuance of this certificatiun durs noi exempt Iht Permittee Irom cumplying �vith ang� and all statutes, rules,
re!,ulations. ur ordin2nces diat may be imposed by other guoemmem a�tencies li.e. local, state, and federal) havin��
jurisdiction, includin_ but not limited to appliceble buiter rules, stormwater mana�snnem rules, soil erosiun and
sediment�tion control requirements, etc.
3�. I-hr Permittze shall report an<� viulations of this c�nitication to the Division of W'atrr Resourczs within 34 hours of
discovery. � I �A NCAC 02B.0�06(b1(2)J
'�. Upon completion of the project (indudin, miy imp�ets nt associ�ted bon�uH� or �+nsie sites), the NCD6f Division
F.n,ineer shall complete and remrn the znclosed "Certitication of Completion Fonn" �o notif} the NCDWR �o�hen all
work included in the 101 Certitication has been cumpleted. ( I 5p NCAC �'_f LO>0?I f)]
?6. Nativr riparian vc,etation 1 i.e. trees and ,hruhs na[ive [o your eco�raphic re�ionl inus� be reestablished in thc riparian
areas widiin the cunstruction limits ofthe project b� Nir end of [he growine season follo� in, complction of construction.
[ISA NCAC O�B.0�33110)�
37. There shall be no e�cavation t}uin. ur wasre disposal into. jurisdictional wetlands or waters assuciated H�i[h this
permit without appropriate modifica�ion. Should waste or borroer sites. or access roads to waste ur borro�v sites, be
located in wedands or streams. compen,atur� miti,ation will be requirrd sinec that is a direct impact from road
construction activities. [IiA NCAC 0'_H.050G(61(31 and (c)13)J
'_8. Erusion and sediment comrol practices must bc in lull compliance with all specitications governingthe proper design,
installatiun and uperation and maintenunce of such Best Management Practices in order to pro[ec[ surface wa[ers
stanJards [ISA NCAC 02H.0�06(b)la) and (c)1 +)�:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the pr�ject must be desi�ned, installed. operated. and
mainlained in accordance with the most recznt version ol ihe ;b'or�h Cm�ulrnu .Scdime�v nn<( F.ru.�run
('nnlrul Plc�nnrn,� wt�l Drcr�m .1 /�int�ul.
b. T�he design, installatiun, operation, and maintenance uf the sediment and erosion cnntrol mzasures inust
be such that the�� ryual, or e�ceed, the reyuiremznts specitied in the mos� rcceni version of the \�nrdr
C'n�vinru Sedime�rt mrd Eru.vrui� C'uravul ;Ll��nuul. Thz devices shall be maintained on all construction
si[es, borzou sitcs. and �+'aste pile (spoil) projects. includine con[ractor-o�cned or le�sed borzow pits
associaled wilh the prqjec[.
c For borro�v pit s'ites, the zrosion and sedimen[ control mrasures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recen� version of the Nurtl7 ('uro(ii�u .GrrJoct Afinrn,Q
1 l�rnuul.
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North Caroena Depaament o( Environmamei Q��an« Divisiun of Wa[er Resourr,es
512 �orth Sahsbury Stree[ 1617 Mail Service Cen[z� Raieigh. North Carohna 27699-161;
919 707 9U00

The reclamation measures and implemzntatinn must compl} �a�ith the reclamation in accordanez with lhe
requiremen�s of ihr Sedimentatimi Pollution Cunirol .Ac�.
'9. Sedimeni and erosiun control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or surtace waters. or within > feet of the top
of bank. �cithout prior approval t�om DW R. [I�A NCAC 0?H.0506(b)� �) and (c)(_ 1�
+0. When applicable. all constructiun activitizs shall be pertormed and maintained in (uIl compliance with G.S.
Chapter I I;A Anicle -1 (Sedimen[ and Pollution Cuntrol Acl of 19T). Regardless ot applicabilit�� of tlie Sediment
and Pollution Control Act, all projecis shall incurpurate appropriate Bast Management Practices ti�r thr control of
sediment and erosiun so that no violations of state water qualih� standards, statutes, or rules occur. � I SA NCAC 02H
0?06;61(3) �nd f�)(+) and I�A NCAC 02B.0'_00]
31. Design, ins[alla[iun, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures shall be equal to or
esceed ihe requirements spzcified in the most recent versiun of ihe R'ur�h Curnlimi Se�li�rrem nnd Ei•u.dnn ('ontro!
,llonuu/, or For linear transportation projecu. the :VCDOT .Srdim�ni un�/ Erue�iun Cunrro/ A�lanr��u1.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and was[e pile (spoil ) sites, includin, contractor-
oHned or lea;ed burrow pi�s associated with the project. SuPl�icient materials reyuired for stabilization and�'orrepairof
erosion control measures and stomiwater routing and treatment shall be on sile at all times.
For bortoH� pi� sites, the erosion and sediment control measurcs shall be desi��ned. installed. operaied. anJ maintained
in accordance with die mus[ rectnt version o(die ,ti'urd� C'�u�uluw.Sur/�ire ,4/ining ,11m�uul. Reclamation measures and
implementatiun shall comply �� ith the reclamation in accordance wiih the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution
Cuntrol Act and the Minine Act of 147 L� I�A NCAC 03H.0�06(b)� �) and lc)( �): GC d 135�
If }�ou wish tu contesi any statemznt in the attached Certification you must lile a pctition fi�r an administrative
hearine. You ma}� obtain ihz prtition form from �he olfic� of Administrative hearines. You must file the petition
widi the utlice of Administrative Hearin,s H�ithin si�tc (601 da}�s of receipt of this notice. A pctition is considered
tiled u�hen it is recei�ed in the ofhcc of Adminisira[ive I learim,s durine normal oftice hours. The Oftice of
Administrative Hearin�s ace¢pts filin,�s Mondac throueh Friday between Ch� hours of 8:OQam and ?:OOpin, escept
for oFlicial state holidays. The uri;inal and one I I) cop.� of ihe petition must be tiled �+�iih the Oftice of
Administrative Hearines.
The petition may be fased-provided the original and one copy of the documen[ is received b� [he Oftice of
Administrative Hearin�s �vithin tive 1i) business days following the faxed transinission.
The mailin_ address for the Office of Adminislrative Flearin,s is:
Oflice of Administrative Hearings
671-3 Mail Service Cznter
Ralei�h, NC ?7699-671 �
Telephone: �919) -{, I-3000. Facsimile: (919) -131-3100
A copy of [he peti[ion must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Bill F. Lane, Genzral Counsel
Deparhnent uFEnvironmental Qualit}
1601 Mail Service Cen[er
:_:.:; � Q��
North Carolina DepaRmant Of Environm2��tal Quaicv Division of Water ReSc�crCes
312 North Sali;bury Street 1617 MaJ Service Center � Raleigh. North Carolina 27699d617
919 707 9000
� �

This letter compleies Ihe review of lhe Division uf Water Resources under Section �01 uf the Clean Water Aci. If }�ou
haue am� questions, pleasz contact Rub Ridings at 919-707-8786
Sincerely.
/<�I� /5�2���
�Linda Culpepper, Interim Direc[or
Division ol Water Rzsources
Electronic copy only distribution:
Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Chad Coggins, Division -1 Environmental OtTirer
File Copy
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North Carohna Departmen[ of Envuonmznt�l Qi,ainv Drvisiun of Wa[er Resources
512 North Salisbury S[reet i 16ll Mail Service Cznter i Raleigh, North Carolina 27699�1617
919.707.9000

ROY COOPER
Gov�n�r
MICHAEL S. RECAN
Secrefarv
LINDA CULPEPPER
(nrertm Overtn
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Da[e of Issu:�nce of JIII Watcr Qualih� Certific:alion:
Certificate of Comple[ion
Upon complrtiun of all work approved ��iihin �he -101 Watzr Qualit} Cenilicatiun ur applicable BidYer Rules, and
am� subsequeni muditications. the applicant is required to return this czrtillcare io the �101 Transportatiun Pemiiuim_
Unit, North Carolina Division of W'aier Res'ources. 1617 Mail Service Center. Ralei_h. NC. _'7699-IGIZ This tbrm
may be returned to NCDWR b� the applicant, the applicant's aulhorized agenL or the projcct cn�inrer. II i, not
nrcessar� to �end ceniticates Iruin all ul these.
: I pplicrrnr'c Cer�i fico�iair
I, _. hzrub� stnte that. io �he best of my abilities, due care and diligence
�cas usad in the observation of the construction such that the consu�uction �vas ubserved �u be buili �cithin ;ubstantial
compliance and intent uf the -101 Waler Qualit� Certificatiun and Buffer Rulea, ihe appruved plam and
specilicatimu. and other supporiin, materials.
Si_nanire: Datc:
:1gexY.c Cer�ifrention
I, . hereb} stare that. to ihe bzst of my abilities. due care and dili�ence
was us�d in the observation oP�he consiruction such thai the construction was ubscived tu ba built �cithin substantial
compliance �nd intent of the a01 W'ater Qualit} Cenillca�ion and (3uffer Rules. the appru�ed plan, and
speci�ications. and uther supportin, materials.
Si_nauire:
t_'ngiueer's C�'ertlficrnrnn
Panial
final
Da�e:
I, , as a dul}� rc_isiercd Profession,d Engineer in [he St3te uf Nohh
Carolina, havim, been authoriied [o observe �periodicall}, weeklc, full �ime) Ihe constructiun ut the pruject ibr thr
Pem�itree hereby state that, to the best of nn� abilities, due care and dilig�nce was used in ihe observatiun of lhe
construction such that the construc[ion �vas obscrved [o he built �+�ithin suh�tantial mmpli:mce and in�enl uf tht d01
W'ater Quality Certitication anJ Buffer Rulzs, the approved plans and spccifica�ions. and other supponin�_ ma�erials.
Sienaiure
Da[e
Re,isv.jtion No.
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North Carolina Depaitinant �t En�v�nm�nr�l l��,alco Drvision of Watar R25ourCas
512 North Sahsbury S[rset 1617 Mad Sarv�ce Center Raleigh. North Carohna 27699-161 �
919 707.9000