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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19900207 Ver 1_Complete File_19900101} . STATE o State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Govemor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary October 1, 1990 Mr. Bill Aubey, Property Manager Lupton-Davenport Estate P.O. Box 772 Cashiers, North Carolina 28717 Dear Mr. Aubey: George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, Proposed Dredging Activity Horsepasture River/Sapphire Lake Lupton-Davenport Jackson County Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 2517 issued to Lupton-Davenport Estate dated October 1, 1990. If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, 1"?4?OX& ?-? 1 George T. Everett Director Attac nts cc: ilmington District Corps of Engineers Asheville Regional Office Mr. William Mills Mr. John Parker Pollution Prevention Pays P .O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolim-i 77611 7087 telephone 919-733-7015 NORTH CAROLINA JACKSON COUNTY CERTIFICATION THIS CERTIFICATION 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 Division of Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to Lupton-Davenport Estate pursuant to an application filed on the 12th day of July, 1990 to perform dredging activity in Sapphire Lake/Horsepasture River. The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of Sapphire Lake/Horsepasture River in conjunction with the proposed dredging activity in Jackson County will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth. Condition(s) of Certification: 1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction related discharge (increases such that the turbidity in the Stream is 10 NTU's or less are not considered significant). 2. That the flow rate and volume of the dredged material shall be regulated so as to assure that it does not cause the turbidity in the lake to exceed 10 NTU's. Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit. This the 1st day of October, 1990. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT eorge T. Everett, Director WQC# 2517 d M STATE' o State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUAr,17V SFC''TON September 14, 1c)90 MEMORANDUM TO: William Mills Program Planning ilni-. THROUGH: Forrest: R. Westal.. Regional Water U>ia Ci1peT vi sor FROM: W. E. Anderson Environmental C,c.ni.cian SUBJECT: CESAW-C090-N-050-0290 Revisinn Lupton-Davenport/Aubey Jackson County Ann Q. Orr Regional Manager Bob Johnson of the Corps indicated t_lhat- t.l» scope of this project has been reduced to deepening the lake iii cerl-.ain areas using a hydraulic dredge. I have inspected the areas t<, be ti :ed Lo receive the dredged material and it appears that the woi:k c.a>> he clone without violating water quality standards. The Water Quality Certific it:inT) p0ioi0 d hf, i smied with the following condition: The flow rate and volume of the dr-ed erl material shall be regulated so as to assure that it- not. cause the turbidity in the lake to exceed 10 NTU. If you have any questions, please 1f-l-, m- _koo w. Interchange Building, 59 Woodhn Placc, Atiheville, N.C. 28801 • Telephone 704-251-0208 An Fqual OP4xrrtunity Affirmative Action Fmplover STATE o 4 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor Ann 13. Orr William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY SECTION August 7, 1990 MEMORANDUM _ -__ L 8 9 lTO: William Mil- Program Program ""AUG THROUGH: Forres Region, N n,`v SOr FROM : W . E . Anc Envi ronme> i an SUBJECT: CESAW-C090-, ?0-0290 Lupton-Davenport/Aubey Jackson County This is a request to dredge more than 25,000 cubic yards of material from the Horsepasture River/Sapphire Lake. The stream and lake are classified "C-Trout". Use of a hydraulic dredge, back hoe, bulldozer, front end loader, and a drag 'Line are proposed. Since there is no "Best Management Practice" for this type of operation and the proposed work cannot possibly be done without violating the water quality standard for turbidity, it is recommended that water quality certification be denied.. If you have any questions, please lei:. me }snow. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 • telephone 704-251-6208 An Equal Oppominity Affirmative Action Employer t State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor WU ian W. 0c3ey, Jr., Secretary July 12, 1990 Mr. R. Paul Wilms, Director Water Quality Section Division of Environmental Management Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Dear Mr. Wilms: The attached U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice No.0290 dated 6/28/90 describing a project proposed by Mr. Bill Aubey is being circulated to interested state agencies for comments on applicable Section 404 and/or Section 10 permits. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by 7/25/90 Very sincerely, John R. Parker, Jr. 404 Coordinator REPLY This office objects to the project as proposed. Comments on this project are attached. This office supports the project proposal. No comment. Date Agency JRP:jr/aw P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-4984 Signed An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer I V DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 CESAW-C090-N-050-0290 June 28, 1990 PUBLIC NOTICE MR. BILL AUBEY, REPRESENTING THE LUPTON-DAVENPORT ESTATE, POST OFFICE BOX 772, CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA 28717, has applied for a Department of the Army after-the-fact permit TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN SAPPHIRE LAKE, EXCAVATE AND FILL TO IMPROVE FISH HABITAT AND MANAGE WETLANDS ON A BACKWATER SEGMENT OF THE LAKE, REPAIR A BRIDGE OVER THE HORSEPASTURE RIVER AND, DREDGE AND IMPROVE FISH HABITAT IN A SEDIMENT LAKE ON THE HORSEPASTURE RIVER NEAR CASHIERS, Jackson County, North Carolina. This public notice does not imply, on the parts of the Corps of Engineers or other agencies, either favorable or unfavorable opinion of the work performed; but it is issued to solicit comments on the factors listed above on which a final decision will be based. Legal action has been suspended pending the outcome of this consideration. The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the application show the the proposed dredging of an approximate 3.5-acre bottom area of Sapphire Lake. The applicant estimates the removal of 3 to 4 feet of lakebed sediment by using a hydraulic dredge. Approximately 25,000 cubic yards of dredged material is to be pumped to one or more of 4 diked dredge disposal sites at various locations around the lake. The work is to restore original lake depths thought to vary between 4 to 12 feet at normal high water (NHW). The purpose of the proposed dredging is to improve boating access and fishing opportunity. Also planned are excavation and filling activities in a backwater segment of Sapphire Lake to improve fish habitat and fishing access. The applicant believes this area has silted in due to a small tributary branch carrying sediment from developed areas across Highway 64. Project plans show the excavation of approximately 1,050 cubic yards of material from this area of the lake. Excavated material is to be used to create islands within the dredged area. The remainder of the dredged material is to be placed and retained on adjacent shoreline areas as shown on the project plans. Much of this shoreline area consists of adjacent wooded wetlands. The applicant indicates after the island construction, only 2 to 3 inches of dredged material is to be spread over this area and is not likely to affect the wetlands. Following the construction work, the proposed islands are to be vegetated with native species such as red maple, black willow, rhododendron, and river birch. Herbaceous and other vegetation are expected to be recruited naturally to the site. Work is to be accomplished by using a backhoe, front end loader, and bulldozer. V -2- Immediately upstream of the above work area, a wooden bridge over the Horsepasture River is to be replaced. All additional fill associated with the bridge replacement (approximately 30 cubic yards) is to occur above the NHW elevation contour. Such work does not require Department of the Army authorization. Finally, the applicant proposes to perform maintenance dredging in a manmade sediment lake upstream of Sapphire Lake. The sediment lake, including a rock dam, was constructed approximately 10 years ago to contain sediment transported from upstream/off site construction sites. It has filled to near capacity and is no longer functioning as designed. Much of the lake bed currently supports hydrophytic/wetland vegetation, and generally functions as a wetland. The applicant proposes to use a hydraulic dredge to remove approximately 25,000 cubic yards of material. The dredged material is to be pumped to one or more of the above mentioned diked disposal areas. Should it be found that the use of a hydraulic dredge is not possible, it will be necessary to use a dragline. This will require that the rock dam be breached and the lake drained. Some vegetation will also be cleared to accommodate use of the dragline. Once the lake is drained and the vegetation cleared, the dragline will work off of wooden mats. Some of the excavated material is to be used to convert existing higher areas within the lake to islands. As with the above mentioned islands, native wetland vegetation is to be planted. The remainder of the excavated material is to be spread and retained on adjacent high ground areas. The purpose of this work is to reestablish the original sediment holding capacity of the lake and to improve fish habitat and fishing access. Plans showing all of the above work are included with this public notice. The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor will a Department of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management has determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as required by PL 92-500. Approval of this permit will give Federal authorization for maintenance dredging for a period of time not to exceed 10 years from the date of permit issuance. The permittee will be required to present plans to the District Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks prior to commencement of such maintenance work. All maintenance would be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local permits and regulations governing such activities at the time the maintenance is undertaken. Should the permit be issued, the Tennessee Valley Authority will require the permittee to employ best management practices to control erosion and sedimentation, as necessary, to prevent adverse aquatic impacts. -3- This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archaeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit. The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest. Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental U M -4- Management (DEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of the Army permit serves as application to the DEM for certification. Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs. The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after July 23, 1990. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before July 16, 1990, Attn: Mr. William Mills. Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Robert Johnson, until 4:15 p.m., July 30, 1990, or telephone (704) 259-0855. d R W;---7IAW0S 6 ASIKi # Z ( T 9 E-)(. V5-1 1 W'I C? 5ASIQ 3 U ' 9 l,1 1v y LS?EE=r? G4 vk&?1 AC4 L-t-A tit T A ARC. 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P?ror.i - \*-4s4.1 POP.T' STdTIE MAFkr,a ?? 1?? -CA.Lt, : I u =ZOO ShA=r--T q OF q ff? - Q.Tj *1 IN REPLY REFER TO Regulatory Branch DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 July 9, 1990 SUBJECT: File No.1 CESAW-CO90-N-050-0290 Mr. William Mills' Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 271687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Dear Mr. Mills: Enclosed is the application of the Lupton-Davenport Estate for a Department of the Army permit and a State Water Quality Certification to place excavated/fill material, and discharge return effluent from a dredge disposal area in waters and wetlands associated with the Horse Pasture River, Jackson County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid reques for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations. We are considering authorization of the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification may be required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or waived. In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days after receipt of a request for certification is considered a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if your office has not acted on the request by September 6, 1990, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Bob Johnson, telephone (704) 259-0855. Sincerely, 16 W ne Wr ght hief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure -2- Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 '6 L- ?" 1990 Afn ICAT ION FOR PERMIT TO EXCAVATE ANDiM FILL WATER QVA.UT`Y CERj f.ICAI1OH FASEMENT'IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CA-MA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOMFNT 1]?vt+..M of AlrwtnLUatle., Stan of Nsrtft Car?llrsa ON?n+•nl N the Army 1121 144-121 phwem.nl .l Man" Rev"LWT01"C44nrnunlty oevejorm"14 Curti "g"." wgwrfnpew C) herul (Cg 113 21f, I43 71l.?lellil, 143 21l.Jlc), 112A.I10 (2) C/ ll 201.320.1211 Maxim type or print and INl in all blanks, II information Is not applleabte, so Indicate by plsckM N/A In bl". 1. AvOkAnt Information A. Nan,. Luptgn-Davenwrt Estate - C/o Mr. Dill Aube e. Addrr„ P.O. Box 772 Lail First Middle Street, P O. Boa nr Route Cashiers North Carolina 28717 (704)743-3U49 Cliv w town State Zip Code Phone IL Lecallor, of Proposed Prot-ect, A. County ' Jackson S. 1. City, town, community or landmark _ 11nQ ark Township L It prcxm%4d work within city limtW I Yes PAC X C. CGttk, over, round r•r bay upon which prottcl is lodged or neaaesl named body of water to project r Sapphire Lake III. Description of Project A, 1. Maintenance of tattling protect -- ' X 2. Nev; work 1. Purrow of ucavalron or fin •1. Accesschannelltnglh,..___,wtdth depth 2. Boat basin length-. width depth _ 1. Fill area Bridge . . length- NIwidth --N/A .._._deplh - N/A 4. Olhtr ynQ__. length N /A *idlh N/A _•death N/A C I. Bulkhead length V,_ Aver&41 distance walerward of MHW (tt+aretrnel . 2. Type of bulkhead comtructton (material) 0. ExcAvaled material (IoM for project) 1. Cubic yards 50000± 2. Type of malertal silt E. Fill material to be ol.crd below MHW )jet alto VI A) 1. Cubic yards.?]Q$0_- I. Type of maltrral A 1 py H11 & eonrrpt p- IV, Lind Type, Disrmsal Arta, and Cnnuruetion Eourtxnent A. Do" the area lu be eatavated include any marshland, jwampt or other wtllandr 1 is No X 8. Does the detpnul area include any mar,nland, %wamos nr other wetland' Yet _.- No _ C. 01woul Area 1. Location Si l ; r'1 ni i-y as dredaina oaeration L Do you claim title in dttooul area! r,eG D. Fill m.rlerul wwrtr it fill is lu be Im,%ed in N/A E, How will to/vated rnwrral be entrapped and trotron %ont?nlledr Through dediment basin & silt fence F. Type of equrpmenl Ire he u"d re ge .pump G. Will marlhland he crnt,ed in transporting tqurpmtnt to protect trees II yet, explain N() 04F-41 V. r...d.d Urw at ProWmat Arm (Oracfte) A. I. Pr*sre recreation- 2. 3. Hotreint Dwwioerrsent at Inaurmitl 4. Othe - L I. Lot deeds) N/A 2. E.Lwadon of lotlsl &boew mrwtt high water 3. SON type ww tmtttwn A. Type of buildint faecilules a structure' S. Se•adee disootal andlor waste waiter treatment A. ExisuN Planed t. Desuibt IL Land Liasu ic.atenn (circle tee) OEVELOP'D TRANS, flUhAt. COMMUNITY RURAL COMSER'?ATION OTMI:R ?. (See CAMA Local rd Use Plan Synott+ft) VI. Pwtalnk% to Fill and Water Quality A. Does the oracowd ornietl :r:rolve the placement of flif maltriats hNOw •?elte fttgh water! Y"-No x L 1. WIU any runoff or descharte enter ldWatit waters as a result of prrvetl activity or planned u%d o( the yea following protect comoletion) Yet 2 No 2, Type of discharge dredae return - , ne -- 3. Lecatwn of diiiea?ge Sapphire Lake . 4000+ feet upstream from dam VII, Phnewet rata of Ow"ine sane' It( known): - - - VUL Usk pt>nnlt nuenbrn and imm dates of previous Oeowinient of Army Casrpei of Ermpneaa w State pwrvwu for W o in preieect usai, If Avvi acme: lX Lwph el tLew required to comokin Poem t: X M addhie w a flat eaweioted eeolicatlon W"t, the (all*- iwR Iteetne entate bet prwied?ed: A. Attach 'a copy of ten deed (with Sine aeoplkation only) w other enstrunwist under which applicant claim title to the alfected vromwty. OR If aoolieant Is not el timint to be the oernw o/ lad proprrty, then lowed a copy of the deed or od w Instrv"mnt under which the owner chems title plus wrist" permission from the owner to carry out the tiroieat on his land. L Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on $A X I I" white paoer Isee iresarueUon booklet for details). Note: Original drawings preferred • only h,qh quality capers accepted. C. A covy of the aooleution and plat mutt be erred uow adiacant riparian landowners by legtttered w urtirwd mail or by ouoltcatenn (G.S. 113.229 (dl)Enter date served 0. Litt names and cremolete addresses of the reveres" landowners weth oroewly adiesinint avotecant's. Such owren have 30 d.vs in whtth to submit Comments to aetrecl4n lifted be"?. XI. Catificaden requirement: I certify that to the Sett of my knowledtit, the prooosed actively complies with the State of North Carvle"ah aoorovtd coastal management program and will be conducted in a (wanner consistent with such program. XIL Any permit issued ourwunt to this aovlicatire" will Wow only the deveiooment dtxfibed in this appii •: cation and plat. Acoliunts should therefore describe in the Mmlieateon and plat all anticipated Bevel- ow"ent activities, including construction, excavation, filling, and land clearing, OATS March 6, 1990 A lira"t' Signature r 4S ? X',ST i ?.lC? L W ?TI.G N D S tjA 51 ?? 2 ? ? ?K-?/?,rnL?T10r?1 AREA (SI?E?T ?*? (baE-ET a E-X1S 11 IQ C-) a?sU\•.) ? 3 S? \vY (500-ET ?4 ? j,O,PPI? 1 R \?1ETL1W DS MLV?lAC*CMENT A ? Lh\KE- ? A RE.a Cs1?E-?? ? ILJQTar.l F c ? W DvE RE-P,tSaR t_-?CIST u? ? AS 1 rJ '? 4 E-f ---T I,lo--E . y -)E4--710tJ 4-A ? 85 SN0\\-? i.l o?.1 SI--ET 2 I 5,5 ? 14?fR°? JE4?C ST 11- Ci 3?S I? I TU 5??E-?T 3? ROSMNJ ? A W PTOl? 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' I ?? = 20G SAT--- E-T q OF Cl Ef - d•Tl ? i V 1 J f C J r: 4 i c`Z\ June 28, 1990 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 CESAW-C090-N-050-0290 PUBLIC NOTICE MR. BILL AUBEY, REPRESENTING THE LUPTON-DAVENPORT ESTATE, POST OFFICE BOX 772, CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA 28717, has applied for a Department of the Army after-the-fact permit TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN SAPPHIRE LAKE, EXCAVATE AND FILL TO IMPROVE FISH HABITAT AND MANAGE WETLANDS ON A BACKWATER SEGMENT OF THE LAKE, REPAIR A BRIDGE OVER THE HORSEPASTURE RIVER AND, DREDGE AND IMPROVE FISH HABITAT IN A SEDIMENT LAKE ON THE HORSEPASTURE RIVER NEAR CASHIERS, Jackson County, North Carolina. This public notice does not imply, on the parts of the Corps of Engineers or other agencies, either favorable or unfavorable opinion of the work performed; but it is issued to solicit comments on the factors listed above on which a final decision will be based. Legal action has been suspended pending the outcome of this consideration. The following description,of the work is taken from data provided by the applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the application show the the proposed dredging of an approximate 3.5-acre bottom area of Sapphire Lake. The applicant estimates the removal of 3 to 4 feet of lakebed sediment by using a hydraulic dredge. Approximately 25,000 cubic yards of dredged material is to be pumped to one or more of 4 diked dredge disposal sites at various locations around the lake. The work is to restore original lake depths thought to vary between 4 to 12 feet at normal high water (NHW). The purpose of the proposed dredging is to improve boating access and fishing opportunity. Also planned are excavation and filling activities in a backwater segment of Sapphire Lake to improve fish habitat and fishing access. The applicant believes this area has silted in due to a small tributary branch carrying sediment from developed areas across Highway 64. Project plans show the excavation of approximately 1,050 cubic yards of material from this area of the lake. Excavated material is to be used to create islands within the dredged area. The remainder of the dredged material is to be placed and retained on adjacent shoreline areas as shown on the project plans. Much of this shoreline area consists of adjacent wooded wetlands. The applicant indicates after the island construction, only 2 to 3 inches of dredged material is to be spread over this area and is not likely to affect the wetlands. Following the construction work, the proposed islands are to be vegetated with native species such as red maple, black willow, rhododendron, and river birch. Herbaceous and other vegetation are expected to be recruited naturally to the site. Work is to be accomplished by using a backhoe, front end loader, and bulldozer. ,.J o? -2- Immediately upstream of the above work area, a wooden bridge over the Horsepasture River is to be replaced. All additional fill associated with the bridge replacement (approximately 30 cubic yards) is to occur above the NHW elevation contour. Such work does not require Department of the Army authorization. Finally, the applicant proposes to perform maintenance dredging in a manmade sediment lake upstream of Sapphire Lake. The sediment lake, including a rock dam, was constructed approximately 10 years ago to contain sediment transported from upstream/off site construction sites. It has filled to near capacity and is no longer functioning as designed. Much of the lake bed currently supports hydrophytic/wetland vegetation, and generally functions as a wetland. The applicant proposes to use a hydraulic dredge to remove approximately 25,000 cubic yards of material. The dredged material is to be pumped to one or more of the above mentioned diked disposal areas. Should it be found that the use of a hydraulic dredge is not possible, it will be necessary to use a dragline. This will require that the rock dam be breached and the lake drained. Some vegetation will also be cleared to accommodate use of the dragline. Once the lake is drained and the vegetation cleared, the dragline will work off of wooden mats. Some of the excavated material is to be used to convert existing higher areas within the lake to islands. As with the above mentioned islands, native wetland vegetation is to be planted. The remainder of the excavated material.is to be spread and retained on adjacent high ground areas.. The purpose of this work is to reestablish the original sediment holding capacity of the lake and to improve fish habitat and fishing access. Plans showing all of the above work are included with this public notice. The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No Department of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor will a Department of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management has determined the applicability of a Water Quality Certificate as required by PL 92-500. Approval of this permit will give Federal authorization for maintenance dredging for a period of time not to exceed 10 years from the date of permit issuance. The permittee will be required to present plans to the District Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks prior to commencement of such maintenance work. All maintenance would be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local permits and regulations governing such activities at the time the maintenance is undertaken. Should the permit be issued, the Tennessee Valley Authority will require the permittee to employ best management practices to control erosion and sedimentation, as necessary, to prevent adverse aquatic impacts. -3- This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources. Presently, unknown archaeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit. The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest. Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental -4- Management (DEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of the Army permit serves as application to the DEM for certification. Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at the offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs. The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after July 23, 1990. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before July 16, 1990, Attn: Mr. William Mills. 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