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Nlichael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
June 14, 2005
Charles Abernathy, County Manager
McDowell County
60 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
Subject Property: Catawba River EWP (2005-1 & 2)
DWQ Project # 05-0977
McDowell County
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Abernathy:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 1,000 feet of streams for the purpose of
streambank stabilization at the subject properties, as described within your application
received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on June 3, 2005. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number(s) 3367 (3367). The Certification(s) allows you to use
Nationwide Permit(s) 37 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In
addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion
and Sediment Control, Non-discharge, and stormwater regulations. Also, this
approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters
as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA
Permit.
This approval is for the purpose (but not necessarily the design) that you described in
your application. This authorization by no way authorizes the reconstruction /
construction of any dikes or other measures which prevent the rivers access to
it's floodplain. If you change your project beyond the approval here, you must notify
us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby
responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the
future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval
requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone]/ Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 500b Recycled/109% Post Consumer Paper
McDowell County:
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June 14, 2005
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific
and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met.
No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts:
Amount
Approved Units Plan Location or Reference
Stream 1,000 feet Catawba River
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all
specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and
maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface
waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be
designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning
and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and
erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the
requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on
all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including
contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be
designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most
recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the
reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act.
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
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.
McDowell County:
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4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters
to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control
devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the
natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
5. 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 the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650.
6. Construction in this creek and disturbance within a 25-foot trout buffer should be
avoided during the October 15 to April 15 trout spawning period to avoid adverse
effects of sediment on eggs and larvae. However, Wildlife Resources Commission
will not object to construction of Natural Resources Conservation Service "urgent
and compelling" sites during the spawning period provided these projects are, to the
extent appropriate and practical, constructed by: (1) using flow diversion structures
such as sand bags, (2) placing large-sized rock toes and filter cloth backing for
stabilization sites before backfilling, and (3) excavating new channel alignments in
dry areas. Construction at the other non-"urgent and compelling" sites should not
occur during the spawning period to minimize the potential adverse effects of
multiple construction activities on trout resources in this creek.
7. Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented prior to construction
and maintained on the sites to minimize sediment in downstream areas. Seeding for
a temporary cover of wheat, millet, or similar annual grain or permanent herbaceous
cover should occur on all bare soil within five (5) days of ground disturbing activities
to provide long-term erosion control. The projects should be accomplished in stages
instead of leaving large tracts exposed to further storm events. Erosion control
matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils in
steep slope and riparian areas. Matting should be secured in place with staples,
stakes, or, wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall
fescue should not be used in riparian areas. In addition, because of an anticipated
difficulty in establishing ground cover during the winter, reseeding should be
conducted, as necessary, in the spring-time with a native annual and perennial seed
mix with a temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet or other grain.
McDowell County:
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8. Only clean, large, angular rock, large woody material, or other natural stream design
materials and techniques should be used for bank stabilization. Rock should not be
placed in the stream channel in a manner that constricts stream flow or that will
impede aquatic life movements during low flow conditions. Filter cloth should be
placed behind large rock that is used for bank stabilization. Properly designed rock
vanes should be constructed wherever appropriate on bank stabilization and
channel realignment stream reaches to improve channel stability and to improve
aquatic habitat. Root wads should be installed low enough in the bank so that a
significant portion (at least one-third) the root wad is inundated during normal flows.
9. The channel should be restored to a more stable condition. However, under no
circumstances should river rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the
stream channel under authorization of this permit except, if necessary, in the
immediate vicinity of the eroding banks for the explicit purpose of anchoring
stabilizing or flow/grade control structures or for reestablishing the natural
and more stable stream channel dimensions. Stream bed materials are unstable
in flowing-water situations and are unsuitable for bank stabilization. In stream
dredging has catastrophic effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural form
of the stream channel can cause downstream erosion problems. The natural
dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream upstream and downstream of the
permitted area should not be modified by widening the stream channel or changing
its depth.
10. Stabilization measures should only be applied on or near existing erosion sites,
leaving other stable stream bank areas in a natural condition. Grading and
backfilling should be minimized and tree and shrub growth should be retained where
possible to ensure long term availability of stream bank cover for aquatic life and
wildlife. Backfill materials should be obtained from upland sites except in cases
where excess stream bed materials are available. Berms should not be permitted
because they block the floodplain, constrict and accelerate flood flows, and often fail
and sometimes impede drainage during large flood events.
11. Repairs to eroded banks should be conducted in a dry work area where possible.
Sandbags or other clean diversion structures should be used where possible to
minimize excavation in flowing water. Channel realignments should be constructed
by excavating the new channel from downstream to upstream before connecting it to
the old channel.
12. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank whenever possible. All
mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and
maintained regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Equipment used in stream
channel must be clean, new or low hour equipment.
13. Disturbed stream banks and a 25-foot vegetated zone, or the widest width that is
practical under the site conditions, should be restored where possible along the
construction sites to natural riparian conditions with native trees and shrubs (e.g.,
silky dogwood, rhododendron, dog hobble, red maple, silky willow, tag alder, black
willow, sycamore) to provide long-term bank stability and stream shading. Note,
silky dogwood, silky willow and black willow can be planted as live stakes collected
during the dormant growing season. Cuttings should be randomly planted on four
(4) foot centers from the waters edge to the top of the bank. Trees should be planted
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on ten (10) to twelve (12) foot centers. Stream banks in these areas should also be
seeded with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a temporary nursery crop
of wheat, millet or other grain.
14.If pasture along the stream is to be used for grazing, a fence must be constructed
outside of the riparian zone and the stream to prevent livestock from entering these
areas.
15. Diffuse Flow
All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained
as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected riparian zones
such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream. If this is not
possible, it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered
to remove nitrogen. This may require additional approval from this Office.
16. Riparian Zone Replanting
Replanting of vegetation within disturbed areas located within 25 feet of the
streambank associated with any land disturbing activity, repair, replacement
and/or maintenance must be done in a manner consistant with the Guidelines
for Riparian Buffer Restoration immediately following construction. (Please
see attached.)
17. Deed Notifications
Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained
jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective woody riparian zones in order to
assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer impact. These
mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or
buffers approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization
Certificate. A sample deed notification can be downloaded from the
401/Wetlands Unit web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. The text of
the sample deed notification may be modified as appropriate to suit to this
project.
18. Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 50 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be
exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200. Appropriate sediment and
erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard.
19. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters
to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control
devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the
natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land
Resources or locally delegated program has released the project.
McDowell County:
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Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification
and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your
proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and
as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA
Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the
approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you
ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly in the
Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721 or Mr. Kevin Barnett in the DWQ Asheville
Regional Office at 828-296-4657.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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Enclosures: GC 3367
Certificate of Completion
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: Mike Osborne,
CH2MHill
4820 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Suite 20
Charlotte, NC 28217
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 05-0977. EW P.CatawbaRiver.Approval
Triage Check List
Date: 06/09/05 Project Name: Catawba River EWP
2005-192
DWQ#: 05-0971
County: McDowell
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
To:
30-day Processing Time: 6/6/05 to 7/6/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : [phone]
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
4824 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC

C i C I H I LL 28217-1968

Tel 704..329
329
Tel 70.0072
June 3, 2005 Fax [phone]
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue
Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission rD
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20830 Great Smokey Mountain Expressway .1 1005
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 'rDS=76i, ;
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Dear Sir/ Madam: UTy
CH2M HILL is submitting the enclosed Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) applications
and associated documents on behalf of McDowell County, North Carolina regarding
upcoming bank repair/stabilization at multiple sites in the County. CH2M HILL is
involved in the project of streambank repair and debris removal due to floods that occurred
as the result of tropical depressions Frances and Ivan in September 2004 in McDowell
County. This project is funded by the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
The project objectives are to repair the affected river and streambanks at the identified sites.
The first site is located along a section of the Catawba River upstream of the intersection of
Highway 70 and Major Conley Road at Mad Mama's Campground, stream class C. The
second site is located approximately one (1) mile upstream of Mad Mama's Campground at
the intersection of Resistoflex Road and Old Greenlee Road, stream class C. These two (2)
streams are not classified Trout Streams. CH2M HILL in conjunction with McDowell
County intends to complete this project in two phases.
The first phase will involve removal of debris that poses a potential threat to the adjacent
and downstream properties, public infrastructure, and utilities. The massive woody and
foreign debris on the streambanks and in floodplains could potentially clog the downstream
culverts or bridges and direct channel flows into vulnerable banks during future flood
events. During the second phase, streambank stabilization designs will be implemented at
the sites where streambank erosion had resulted in property damage, loss of land and/or
poses a continuing threat to private and public property or utilities. CH2M HILL intends to
commence with the first phase of the project, the woody debris removal on or about June 15,
2005.
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Should you have questions or comments, please feel free to call our office at 704.329.0073
ext. 250.
Sincerely,
CH2M HILL
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Liane Morgan
PCNletterCOED W Q W RCFinal l-2(6-3-05).doc
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NSA".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 37
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. ir payment in o e Noith aro in` a Weflan s Restoration rogram is propose or
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal v Pcen-t Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), checka CI?
II. Applicant Information JUN 2005
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. Owner/Applicant Information EjWiDSA;rDSiOn"','?r,?jr?t
Name: Charles Abernathy /McDowell County Manager
Mailing Address: 60 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
Telephone Number: 828-652-7121 Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Mike Osborne
Company Affiliation: CH2M HILL
Mailing Address: 4824 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Suite 20
Charlotte, NC 28217
Telephone Number: 704-329-0073 ext 252 Fax Number: 704-329-0141
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Catawba River EWP 2005-1, EWP 2005-2
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): SEE TABLE 1
4. Location
County: McDowell Nearest Town: Old Fort
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
From I-40, go N on US 70 approximately 7 miles. The site is located 1 mile downstream
from the intersection of US 70 and Major Conley Rd. See Exhibit 1 for site locations.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): SEE SITE DESCRIPTIONS
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): SEE TABLE 1
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Catawba River
8. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
The proposed site consists of light residential and agricultural uses (see Exhibit 1). The
stream and stream banks were heavily impacted during Tropical Storms Frances and Ivan.
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Extensive stream bank erosion threatens the stability of existing structures. Extensive
deposits of rocky debris have reduced the capacity of the Catawba River.
9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
From I-40, go N on US 70 approximately 7 miles. Turn Right onto Old Greenlee Road. The
most downstream site is 1.34 miles from the intersection of US-70 and Greenlee Rd. The
sites continue alongside of Greenlee Rd. for approximately 3 miles. The most upstream site
is located 1 mile downstream from the intersection of US 70 and Major Conley Rd. See
attached map for site locations. High-water flows have severely eroded the banks and left
considerable rocky and woody debris in the channel (see Exhibit 2). In this section of river
several houses and property are threatened by these conditions.
Repairs in this reach of stream will involve the following:
-Remove rocky and woody debris from floodplain
-Stabilize the channel in its post flood configuration using organic and rock structure.
EWP 2005-1
This project area includes approximately 1000 linear feet of the Catawba River near US 70.
The project area is located at 35°4141 "N 82°02'46"W. High-water flows have severely
eroded the banks. In this section of river the resulting severe streambank erosion and scour
have left a 24-in sewer line exposed and threatened the stability of mobile homes located
along the river's edge.
Repairs in this reach of stream will involve the following:
-Stabilize the channel in its post flood configuration using organic and rock structure
-Reconstruct the streambank.
EWP 2005-2
This project area includes approximately 600 linear feet of the Catawba River near US 70.
The project area is located at 35°41'01 "N 82°03'45"W. High-water flows have severely
eroded the left bank and left considerable rocky and woody debris in the channel and
floodplain. In this section of river structures and property including a sewer line, power
utility lines are threatened by the erosion and debris.
Repairs in this reach of stream will involve the following:
-Remove rocky and woody debris from floodplain
-Stabilize the channel in its post flood configuration using organic and rock structure.
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The techniques that will be utilized for the proposed repairs at the EWP sites listed
above are described below.
Removal of Organic and Rocky Debris
Fallen trees, limbs, and non-native material within the cross section of the existing or original
channel up to and including the debris line shall be removed. Any foreign debris (e.g. trash
appliances) will also be removed. Trees leaning over the channel whose near term fall is
apparent will be removed. These rooted trees will be cut three feet above the ground surface
and the root masses will be left in place. Disturbance of channel bottom and banks and
equipment access shall be held to the minimum necessary to allow the construction
equipment to remove the debris. All areas disturbed due to debris removal and equipment
access shall be reshaped and reseeded. Access to the channel will be perpendicular to the
channel so that cutting of trees is held to a minimum with precaution taken to protect mast
production and stream canopy trees. These trees will be cut off at ground level so re-
sprouting may occur after construction. Dead trees and small brush piles that provide den
habitat and are determined to pose no hazard to the channel will be protected. Woody debris
will be chipped and disposed of in upland areas or hauled offsite.
Rocky material within the floodplain will be removed using an excavator. The removal of
rocky debris will proceed from the stream channel back toward the stream bank allowing the
excavator to work on the debris pile. The reconstructed floodplain will be shaped in a
manner intended to restore hydraulic capacity of the stream system. Rocky debris removed
from the floodplain will be used to stabilize the streambank or will be hauled offsite. At sites
where there is no eroded streambank in the immediate vicinity, the excavated material will be
used to strengthen the natural berm of the streambank or will be hauled offsite. In no case
shall the deposited material be placed at an elevation higher than the existing streambanks.
Rocky material will not be removed below pre-existing elevations such as rock bars within
the channel width.
Streambank Repair
When possible, excavation equipment will access streambank repair areas from the dry and
will not track into the stream channel. Where suitable material is available, rock vane and
root wads will be installed in the restored bank section to reduce bank stress and provide
stability to the unconsolidated fill (typical structure cross-sections and plan views are
included in Exhibit 3).
An existing cross section is included for each of the impacted channel sections requiring
stabilization (Exhibit 3). Drainage areas of project areas are also listed on Exhibit 4. The
drainage area is used to determine the design storm (10-year or 25-year for trout streams)
peak flow using USGS Rural Regression equations for the Blue Ridge-Piedmont. Design
storm velocity and shear stress values were also calculated. This information, in conjunction
with the field investigation analysis, DSR notations, and agency guidance and regulations,
are used to develop an appropriate streambank stabilization design.
Equipment that may be used to accomplish the above listed tasks includes; rubber tired
skidders, 15 ton dump truck, hydraulic track mounted excavator with thumb, and chainsaws.
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10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The work addressed in this application is intended to improve post flood hydraulic capacity
of the stream reaches discussed and stabilize severely eroded streambanks that are
threatening structures or other property. The proposed actions are not intended to enhance
existing conditions or restore stream reaches using natural channel design techniques. Such
activities would require detailed engineering evaluation and design, which are beyond the
intent of the EWP program.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
NA
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
NO
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
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included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
Proposed impacts include limited streambed disturbances, debris removal, and streambank
stabilization.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved. local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: None
Total area of wetland impact proposed: NA
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact*
Length of Impact
(linear feet)
Stream
Name
Average Width of
Stream Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secif )
Streambank
EWP 2005-1 stabilization, 1000 Catawba R 50 ft Perennial
Reconstruct
streambank/dike
Streambank
EWP 2005-2 stabilization, 600 Catawba R 30 ft Perennial
Debris removal
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.m,ipqucst.com, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 1600
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbod
(if applicable) y Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
When at all possible equipment will be kept out of the stream channel, stream crossings will be
minimized, and no excavation will be below the existing channel bed. When at all possible
stream material will be moved from dry areas to banks, minimizing the movement of wet (or
below water line) stream material. Creating wide, shallow channels will be avoided. Temporary
and/or permanent herbaceous vegetation shall be planted on all bare soil within 15 days of
ground disturbing activities. Rocky material shall not be used for bank stabilization above the
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normal high water mark. Large rocky material will be brought in to stabilize the toe of impacted
streambanks where necessary.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htmi.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
NA
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
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NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wm/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements o the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet)
Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or -0260-
X1. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Imperviousness will not change.
Erosion and sedimentation prevention and control will be maintained throughout this project
primarily through: proper water management, construction sequencing, proper staging and
stockpiling of materials, and the maintenance, at all times, of suitable channel capacity for
expected flow events. Equipment, fuels, lubricants, or other potential sources of water pollution
will not be stored in areas that could be flooded during this project.
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Portable facilities shall be provided at the work site.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
it is the applicarn` ly-in advance-of-desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
NA

Applicant/Agent's Signa re Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Table 1.
DSR Map ID PIN Owner Property Owner's Address City State Zip Streambank Rock Woody Comments
Number size stabilization debris debris
(acres) removal removal
EWP 2005- DSR1 079200523549 James and Inna 1.75 P.O. Box 1657 Mari on NC 28752 1000 LF
I McKinney
EWP 2005- DSR2 079100297245 Johnson Family 10.68 1885 Hwy 70 Mari n NC 28752 400 LF 200 LF
2 Properties LLC 'Vest
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Design Parameters
Apply to Site Figure Title
1 BANK STABILIZATION TYPICAL SECTION
X 2 BANK STABILIZATION WITH ROCK TOE TYPICAL SECTION
3 STREAM CHANNEL BENCH TYPICAL SECTION
4 TYPICAL J HOOK DETAIL
5 TYPICAL CROSS VANE DETAIL
X 6 SUGGESTED VEGETATION LIST
X 7 STABILIZATION PLANTING PLAN
8 BENCH PLANTING PLAN
X 9 LIVE STAKE DETAIL
X 10 DEAD STOUT STAKE DETAIL
X 11 EC FABRIC INSTALLATION DETAIL
X 12 EC FABRIC ANCHOR DETAIL
X 13 STABILIZATION CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE DETAIL
X 14 TEMPORARY SILT FENCE DETAIL
X 15 TEMPORARY STREAM CROSSING DETAIL
X 16 LAND QUALITY STOCK PILE LAYOUT
X 17 LAND QUALITY STREAM CROSSING LAYOUT
X 18 LAND QUALITY DEBRIS REMOVAL LAYOUT
1. Minimize damage to live trees during installation of bank stabilization
Notes and/or Measurements
150 LF of left bank bank; A=7 ft, measured from Left
Edge of Water; Use 21-1:1V slope
EC fabric = 4.5 Ib/ft2
2. Protect Sanitary Sewer Manhole by contouring an earthen berm with rock toe around it. Construct 1'00 LF of berm with 4ft rock toe,
keyed in one rock diameter as per Figure 2 (3H:1 V, A=4, measured from the channel bottom 10 It away from SSMH). Tie berm into
existing grade. Do not disturb the pond berm during construction. Locate utilities prior to construction. Planting plan as per Figure 7.
3. Light grading (towards river, 10,'0 max) over 2 acres just upstream of Hwy 70 bridge on left bank. Apply 2-inches of topsoil and seed
using native grass mix.

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EXHIBIT 4a - DSR 1 MAD MAMA'S CAMPGROUND
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DSR 1 - Mad Mama's Campground
Photo 2 - View of former access road.
Photo 3 - Debris removal.
Photo 4 - Significant bank erosion and debris removal.
ACCESS AGREEMENT
This Access Agreement is made between McDowell County and:
Property Owner: County of McDowell
Street Address: Right -of- way for PG Sewer line
City/State: Marion, NC 28752
McDowell County is requesting access to the property for the purpose of assessing and repairing damage
to the streambank, stream channel, and floodplain that was caused by hurricanes Frances and Ivan. The
repair efforts are being funded by the United States Natural Resource Conservation Service through the
emergency watershed protection (EWP) program. The repair work will include some or all of the
following elements:
• Streambank Stabilization • Re-vegetation
• Channel Relocation to Pre-Flood Location • Debris Removal
McDowell County and the Property Owner agree:
1. Property owner grants permission to McDowell County and its contractors and agents to
enter upon our land for the purpose of assessing and repairing the flood damage caused by
hurricanes-Frances-and-Ivan-Additionallyligmgm Ytent-1tT?lu?es?i a ri o ingress
and egress on the land for the purpose of maintaining the emergency works for the period
of one year from the date of completion.
2. Property owner grants permission to McDowell County and its contractors and agents to
conduct stream stabilization measures, which may include debris removal, stream bank
stabilization using rocks, wood, and/or, mulching and seeding, and/or channel relocation.
3. McDowell County agrees to comply with local, state and federal laws applicable to the
work, and further agrees to exercise due care and caution in the performance of all work on
the Property.
4. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. All prior
agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, are superseded. This Agreement
may be amended only by a written document duly executed by the parties.
5. Emergency Watershed Protection measures are intended to repair flood damage to the
stream and to return affected areas to pre-flood conditions. Repair and/or improvements to
structures are not part of this EWP project. Damaged bridges, driveways, and eroded fields
are not addressed by EWP measures. McDowell County and its contractors will strive to
minimize impacts to adjacent properties. However, some impact may be unavoidable. The
Property owner releases McDowell County and its contractors from liability for any
damage incurred as a result of this work.
6. This agreement does not provide confirmation that the subject site is eligible for
Emergency Funds, nor does it encumber funds for any repair work at this site.
7. Property owner agrees not to remove or modify constructed repairs, including vegetation,
for one year from the date of completion.
Me o ell Coun pry
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This Access Agreement is made between McDowell County and:
Property Owner: Brian McKinney
Street Address: 1423 Hwy 70 West
City/State: Marion, NC 28752
McDowell County is requesting access to the property for the purpose of assessing and repairing damage
to the streambank, stream channel, and floodplain that was caused by hurricanes Frances and Ivan. The
repair efforts are being funded by the United States Natural Resource Conservation Service through the
emergency watershed protection (EWP) program. The repair work will include some or all of the
following elements:
• Streambank Stabilization • Re-vegetation
• Channel Relocation to Pre-Flood Location • Debris Removal
McDowell County and the Property Owner agree:
1. Property owner grants permission to McDowell County and its contractors and agents to
enter upon our land for the purpose of assessing and repairing the flood damage caused by
Hurricanes Frances an van. Additionally, -is agreement me des the ngfi o ingress
and egress on the land for the purpose of maintaining the emergency works for the period
of one year from the date of completion.
2. Property owner grants permission to McDowell County and its contractors and agents to
conduct stream stabilization measures, which may include debris removal, stream bank
stabilization using rocks, wood, and/or, mulching and seeding, and/or channel relocation.
3. McDowell County agrees to comply with local, state and federal laws applicable to the
work, and further agrees to exercise due care and caution in the performance of all work on
the Property.
4. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. All prior
agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, are superseded. This Agreement
may be amended only by a written document duly executed by the parties.
5. Emergency Watershed Protection measures are intended to repair flood damage to the
stream and to return affected areas to pre-flood conditions. Repair and/or improvements to
structures are not part of this EWP project. Damaged bridges, driveways, and eroded fields
are not addressed by EWP measures. McDowell County and its contractors will strive to
minimize impacts to adjacent properties. However, some impact may be unavoidable. The
Property owner releases McDowell County and its contractors from liability for any
damage incurred as a result of this work.
6. This agreement does not provide confirmation that the subject site is eligible for
Emergency Funds, nor does it encumber funds for any repair work at this site.
7. Property owner agrees not to remove or modify constructed repairs, including vegetation,
for one year from the date of completion.
McDowell County or Representative Property Owner
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Date: ?f S Date:
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ACCESS AGREEMENT
This Access Agreement is made between McDowell County and:
Property Owner: Boyd Contractors & Materials Inc.
Street Address: 3879 Harmony Grove Rd.
City/State: Nebo, NC 28761
McDowell County is requesting access to the property for the purpose of assessing and repairing damage
to the streambank, stream channel, and floodplain that was caused by hurricanes Frances and Ivan. The
repair efforts are being funded by the United States Natural Resource Conservation Service through the
emergency watershed protection (EWP) program. The repair work will include some or all of the
following elements:
• Streambank Stabilization • Re-vegetation
• Channel Relocation to Pre-Flood Location • Debris Removal
McDowell County and the Property Owner agree:
1. Property owner grants permission to McDowell County and its contractors and agents to
enter upon our land for the purpose of assessing and repairing the flood damage caused by
Hurricanes Frances and Ivan. Additionally, this agreement includes the right of ingress
and egress on the land for the purpose of maintaining the emergency works for the period
of one year from the date of completion.
2. Property owner grants permission to McDowell County and its contractors and agents to
conduct stream stabilization measures, which may include debris removal, stream bank
stabilization using rocks, wood, and/or, mulching and seeding, and/or channel relocation.
3. McDowell County agrees to comply with local, state and federal laws applicable to the
work, and further agrees to exercise due care and caution in the performance of all work on
the Property.
4. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. All prior
agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, are superseded. This Agreement
may be amended only by a written document duly executed by the parties.
5. Emergency Watershed Protection measures are intended to repair flood damage to the
stream and to return affected areas to pre-flood conditions. Repair and/or improvements to
structures are not part of this EWP project. Damaged bridges, driveways, and eroded fields
are not addressed by EWP measures. McDowell County and its contractors will strive to
minimize impacts to adjacent properties. However, some impact may be unavoidable. The
Property owner releases McDowell County and its contractors from liability for any
damage incurred as a result of this work.
6. This agreement does not provide confirmation that the subject site is eligible for
Emergency Funds, nor does it encumber funds for any repair work at this site.
7. Property owner agrees not to remove or modify constructed repairs, including vegetation,
for one year from the date of completion.
McDowell County or Re resentative
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Property Owner
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EXHIBIT 2b - DEED MAP
DSR 2 - TOM JOHNSON'S CAMPGROUND
117=430'
N
W E
S

EXHIBIT 3 - TOM JOHNSON'S CAMPGROUND
McDowell Co. EWP 2005-2
existing cross section
1
20
15
10
5 ?
0
-5
-10
Width (ft)
McDowell Co., Catawba River, DSR 2
Design Parameters
McDowell Co., Catawba River, DSR 2
Design Parameters
Apply to Site Figure Title
EXISTING CROSS SECTION WITH MARKUPS
1 BANK STABILIZATION TYPICAL SECTION
X 2 BANK STABILIZATION WITH ROCK TOE TYPICAL SECTION
3 STREAM CHANNEL BENCH TYPICAL SECTION
4 TYPICAL J HOOK DETAIL
5 TYPICAL CROSS VANE DETAIL
X 6 SUGGESTED VEGETATION LIST
7 STABILIZATION PLANTING PLAN
X 8 BENCH PLANTING PLAN
X 9 LIVE STAKE DETAIL
X 10 DEAD STOUT STAKE DETAIL
X 11 EC FABRIC INSTALLATION DETAIL
X 12 EC FABRIC ANCHOR DETAIL
X 13 STABILIZATION CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE DETAIL
X 14 TEMPORARY SILT FENCE DETAIL
X 15 TEMPORARY STREAM CROSSING DETAIL
X 16 LAND QUALITY STOCK PILE LAYOUT
X 17 LAND QUALITY STREAM CROSSING LAYOUT
X 18 LAND QUALITY DEBRIS REMOVAL LAYOUT
Notes and/or Measurements
100 LF of right bank and 200 LF of left bank; A=4 ft
EC fabric = 4.5 Ib/ftz
On left bank cut rock berm per Figure 2 (200 ft, A=4 ft ). Fill the washout depression
(150'L x 50'W x 3'D) to existing grade, with 2-in top soil on all new surfaces.
Tie bank stabilization into existing grade on right bank. Cut rock berm per figure 2 (100 LF, A=4
ft).
Both banks and fill area- Planting Figure 8, with zone 2 extending to washout area (within the
Sanitary Sewer and Overhead Utility Easements, use only approved plants as directed by the
Engineer, where applicable).
J. E. D.
04/28/2005

A
10 CN2MHILL
EXHIBIT 4b - TOM JOHNSON'S
1.25 2.5 5 Miles
PGROUND
Map
erosion on bend.
EXHIBIT 5b DSR2-TomJohnson's Campground
Photo 1 - Cross-channel pipeline.
Photo 2 - Rock berm construction (right). Visible bank
Photo 3 - Bank erosion along roadside.
ACCESS AGREEMENT
This Access Agreement is made between McDowell County and;
Property Owner: Johnson Family Properties LLC t
Street Address: 1885 Hwv 70 West
City/State: Marion, NC 28752
McDowell County is requesting access to the property for the purpose of assessing and repairing damage
to the streambank, stream channel, and floodplain that was caused by hurricanes Frances and Ivan. The
repair efforts are being funded by the United States Natural Resource Conservation Service through the
emergency watershed protection (EWP) program. The repair work will include some or all of the
following elements:
• Streambank Stabilization • Re-vegetation
• Channel Relocation to Pre-Flood Location • Debris Removal
McDowell County and the Property Owner agree:
I . 124operty ewt}er-grants-peri;3issi©tt- ia-McDowell-aunty-atid-its-contractors-and-agents t
enter upon our land for the purpose of assessing and repairing the flood damage caused by
Hurricanes Frances and Ivan. Additionally, this agreement includes the right of ingress
and egress on the land for the purpose of maintaining the emergency works for the period
of one year from the date of completion.
2. Property owner grants permission to McDowell County and its contractors and agents to
conduct stream stabilization treasures, which may include debris removal, stream bank
stabilization using rocks, wood, and/or, mulching and seeding, and/or channel relocation.
3. McDowell County agrees to comply with local, state and federal laws applicable to the
work, and further agrees to exercise due care and caution in the performance of all work on
the Property.
4. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. All prior
agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, are superseded. This Agreement
may be amended only by a written document duly executed by the parties.
5. Emergency Watershed Protection measures are intended to repair flood damage to the
stream and to return affected areas to pre-flood conditions. Repair and/or improvements to
structures are not part of this EWP project. Damaged bridges, driveways, and eroded fields
are not addressed by EWP measures. McDowell County and its contractors will strive to
minimize impacts to adjacent properties. However, some impact may be unavoidable. Tile
Property owner releases McDowell County and its contractors from liability for any
damage incurred as a result of this work.
6. This agreement does not provide confirmation that the subject site is eligible for
Emergency Funds, nor does it encumber funds for any repair work at this site.
7. Property owner agrees not to remove or modify constructed repairs, including vegetation,
for one year from the date of completion.
McDowell ounty or Re resentative Proper er
By: By:
Date: T ?{ Date:
CADocuments and Settings\Planning Department\My Documents\Access Agreement (streams)rev 2.doc3/15/2005
--- --- -- - - - - -
31 . 00 -B29 - 72245 (A?TfOflI'I CF) UPNATE ABST (Y/N) NBH
'OUNT-000"003 73 8 6 - - PROPERTY r, :
,,ZnDING:
1ER : 111 T. T rl
PIARION NC 28752-000
:OR OWNER: 000004760086 OHNSONTH0 0C &
50 RU - .
)EL: ?0' CARDS :
.jE? TLS 00062/0566 D12 2003
E D,?ATE INSD
JMB 1 T STAMPS
DIR STREET NAME
HWY 70
!SHIP: CrTYT. EXEMPT:
U/M:5000 UPI)
3 65 3 0
4T:
3SED
ZRED:
05 GRENLEE RD OFF HWY-"
ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCR
00 HWY. 70 CATAWBA RIVER
0041 1: TAXBILL
ATTACHMENT
DESIGN DETAILS
General Notes
The Contractor shall make his own determination of the
existing subsurface conditions. In areas where proposed
construction may conflict with existing utilities, the Contractor
shall take all necessary precautions to avoid damage to the
utilities. Notify and locate all impacted utilities at least 48
hours prior to excavation. Any damage sustained to utilities
shall be repaired by or under the direction of the utility owner
at the Contractor's expense.
All existing facilities, including but not limited to sidewalks,
roads, lawns, landscape vegetation, etc., inside and outside of
construction limits that are disturbed under this contract shall
be reestablished and/or reconstructed to the original condition
at the Contractor's expense.
Construction Sequence
1. Begin work at the upstream end of the project reach.
2. Construct proposed structures according to the plans and
specifications.
3. Grade stream banks to proposed grade, and tie into
existing banks upstream and downstream.
4. Overbank areas (beyond top of bank) adjacent to the
project reach shall be graded for positive drainage toward
the stream.
5. Apply temporary stabilization to the disturbed areas at the
end of each work day.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each segment of the project
reach, working downstream.
1. Con uct soil test to confirm necessary lime and fertilizer
amendments. Appropriate lime and fertilizer shall be
applied prior to seeding and incorporated to a depth 3 to 5
inch s below the surface.
2. Tem orary stabilization will be applied to all disturbed
area on a daily basis. Areas shall be seeded with rye
gras at a rate of 15 lbs./ac. and long straw or hay
mulched. Straw shall consist of thoroughly threshed wheat,
rye o oat straw, reasonably bright in color, and shall not
be m sty, moldy, caked, decayed, or excessively dusty
and hall be free of noxious weed seeds.
3. Perm nent soil stabilization shall be completed within 7
calendar days of initial soil disturbance or re-disturbance.
Plant ng and seeding shall be incorporated into the subsoil
at th rates prescribed on Figures 6, 7, and 8. Contractor
shall ollow NCDWQ Guidelines for Riparian Restoration,
http:/ h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/pdf/buffers.pdf
4. All erth fill in excess of 1 ft depth should be installed in
lifts o maximum 6-inches and mechanically compacted.
5. All ro k used for bank stabilization and in-stream structures
shall e 3 ft to 4 ft angular rock.
6. Erosion Control (EC) Fabric shall be woven coir mat,
secured with dead stout stakes, and shall meet the
folloJng standards:
5I?% open area (maximum)
0.? inch maximum opening size
4.5 lbs. per sq. foot maximum sheer stress
16 fps minimum velocity
CLT/GENERAL NOTES_NF.DOC
USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS SHEET'I S SUBJECT TO
THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS PROPOSAL.
7. Filter fabric shall be Amoco Propex 2002 woven geotextile
or equivalent. Cut excess filter fabric so no fabric is visible
after installation.
8. Seeded areas not specified for coir fabric, shall be
mulched with long straw or hay mulch immediately after
seeding areas at a rate of 2 tons/acre (uniform loose depth
of 1" to 2"). Straw shall consist of thoroughly threshed
wheat, rye or oat straw, reasonably bright in color, and
shall not be musty, moldy, caked, decayed, or excessively
dusty and shall be free of noxious weed seeds. Mulch
shall be secured with biodegradable netting (Robex Super
Flow or Equal).
9. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining seeded
areas until 95% vegetative cover is established. Should
any seeded area fail to germinate, or washing of any areas
occur requiring re-establishment of seeding, the Contractor
shall replace any lost soil material and re-seed and
re-mulch such areas at Contractor's expense.
Standard Erosion and Sediment Control Notes
1. The Contractor shall protect all points of construction
ingress and egress by installing a temporary construction
entrance as shown in details to prevent the deposition of
materials onto public roads. All materials deposited onto
public roads shall be removed immediately.
2. The Contractor shall re-vegetate or restore access roads
(including construction entrance) to match pre-construction
conditions.
3. The Contractor shall inspect daily and maintain
continuously in an effective operating condition all erosion
and sediment control measures until such times as they
are removed with prior permission from Engineer or
agency inspector.
4. The ontractor shall protect trees and landscaping not
mark 1d for disposal from damage. Any damage that
occur shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.
5. Fenci
Contr
3 shall be maintained for animal containment. The
-tor shall provide temporary fencing to allow for
on of the work. The Contractor shall keep
ction equipment away from livestock and take all
lions to prevent injury to animals.
CLTIGENERAL NOTES_NF.DOC
USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS SHEET SUBJECT TO
THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS PRO OSAL.
EXISTING TOP OF BANK
EXISTING GRADE
IH
/
CUT
PROPOSED GRADE
3 MIN.
(NOT STEEPER)

EC FABRIC BASE FLOW
SEE FIGURE 7

EXISTING STREAMBED
NOTE:
HEIGHT "A" IS MEASURED
FROM DEEPEST POINT IN
CHANNEL CROSS-SECTION
DRAWN: GMH TITLE FIGURE
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005

BAN K STABILIZATION
CH2MHILL TI? PICAL SECTION
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217 NTS
/__ EXISTING TOP OF BANK
PROPOSED GRADE
NOTES:
1. HEIGHT "A" IS MEASURED FROM
DEEPEST POINT IN CHANNEL
CROSS-SECTION.
2. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE AMOCO PROPEX 2002
WOVEN GEOTEXTILE OR EQUIVALENT.
LAY FILTER FABRIC UNDER TRENCH ROCK
AND UP BEHIND ROCKS. CUT EXCESS
FILTER FABRIC SO NO FABRIC IS VISIBLE
AFTER INSTALLATION. BACKFILL WITH WELL-DRAINING
SOIL (USE NATIVE MATERIAL WHENEVER POSSIBLE).
MIN. OVERLAP OF COIR OVER FILTER FABRIC OF 12".
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2M H I LL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
CUT`
i 2' MIN. OF
EXPOSED
1 ROCK
ROCK TOE
3 MIN.
(NOT STEEPER) 2' MIN. OF ROCK
EMBEDDED IN BANK
EC FABRIC
SEE FIGURE 7 1
BASE FLOW A
1
FILTER FABRIC
EXISTING STREAMBED
KEY IN ROCK TOE
ONE ROCK DIAMETER
4' MIN.
NTS
TITLE
K STABILIZATION
ITH ROCK TOE
PICAL SECTION
FIGURE
2
EXISTING TOP OF BANK EXISTING GRACE
PROPOSED GRADE
NOTES:
CUT
1 ? Y ? , Ali
3 MIN
(NOT STEEPER) ,
EC FABRIC
SEE FIGURE 7 GRADE TO DRAIN
(1% MAX.) I
FILL
STREAM CHANNEL BENCH
1. HEIGHT "A" IS MEASURED FROM
DEEPEST POINT IN CHANNEL
CROSS-SECTION.
2. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE AMOCO PROPEX 2002
WOVEN GEOTEXTILE OR EQUIVALENT.
LAY FILTER FABRIC UNDER TRENCH ROCK
AND UP BEHIND ROCKS. CUT EXCESS
FILTER FABRIC SO NO FABRIC IS VISIBLE
AFTER INSTALLATION. BACKFILL WITH WELL-DRAINING
SOIL (USE NATIVE MATERIAL WHENEVER POSSIBLE).
MIN. OVERLAP OF COIR OVER FILTER FABRIC OF 12".
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, INC 28217
EXISTING STREAMBED
FILTER FABRIC
KEY IN ROCK TOE I
ONE ROCK DIAMETER
4' MIN.

TITLE
2
STREAM CHANNEL
BENCH
T PICAL SECTION
N TS
BASE FLOW A
'x_ I
FIGURE
3
BANKFULL ELEVATION
Ak
BOULDERS
BOULDER
BANKFULL ELEVATION
CHANNEL BED
TYP I
OOU2 2
M
t
SCOUR POOL '
PLAN VIEW
W
FOOTER
NOTES: PROFILE VIEW
t. BOULDER SIZE IS 4' h'JNIMUM OR AS
SPECIFIED ON PLANS.
2. WRAP FILTER FABRIC AROUND FOOTER STONES
AND SACKFILL WITH TYPE 3 RIPRAP OR EQUIVALENT
(ON SITE COBBLE WHEN AVAILABLE).
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
NOT TO
SOURCE: APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC
TITLE FIGURE
J HOOK DETAIL
4
FLOW
DIRECTION
Y Y
a a
m m
5'MIN. ---1
CROSS SECTION VIEW
BANKFULL ELEVATION
FLOW
DIRECTION
\?\ BOULDERS CHANNEL BED
FOOTER j /\ \ z
f
FOOTER
PROFILE VIEW
NOTES:
t. BOULDER SIZE IS 4' MINIMUM ORAS
SPECIFIED ON PLANS.
2. WRAP FILTER FABRIC AROUND FOOTER STONES
AND BACKFILL WITH TYPE 3 RIPRAP OR EQUIVALENT
(ON SITE COBBLE WHEN AVAILABLE}
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
20'
z
BOULDERS
W TRENCHED IN 3' MIN.
AND COVERED
t O
SILL MUST BE TIED IN TO
BANKFULL ELEVATION
POOL
PLAN VIEW
SOURCE: APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC
TITLE FIGURE
TY ICAL CROSS VANE
DETAIL 5
NOTTO
.Mountain Region Suggested Vegetation List i

,
' i
TREES S P F SMALL TREES/SHRUBS S P F HERBACEOUS VEGETATION FOR SEED MIX
Betula lenta Alnus serrulata Arisaema triphyllum Scirpus validus
cherry birch x x tag alder x x x jack-in-the-pulpit soft stem bulrush
Betula nigra Amelanchierarborea Asclepias incarnata Sparganium americanum
river birch x x serviceberry x x swamp milkweed bur-reed
Carya cordilormis Aronia arbutitolia Carex crinata Thelypteris palustris
bitternut hickory x x x red chokeberry x x fringed sedge marsh fern
Carya ovata Asimina triloba Carex intumescens Uniola latilolia
shagbark hickory x x x common pawpaw x x bladder sedge river oats
Diospyros virginiana Calycanthus lloridus Carex lupulina Vernonia noveboracensh
persimmon x x x sweet-shrub x x hop sedge ironweed
Fraxinus pennsylvanica Carpinus caroliniana Carex lurida Leersia oryzoides
green ash x x ironwood x x lurid sedge rice cutgrass
Halesia caroliniana Cornus alternilolia Carex scoparia Lobelia cardinalis
silverbeil x x alternate leaf dogwood x x broom sedge cardinal flower
Nyssa sylvatica Cornus amomum Carex stricta Lobelia siphilitica
blackgum x x x silky dogwood x x tussock sedge great blue lobelia
Platanus occidentalis Corylus americans hazel- Carex vulpinoidea Ludwigia alternilolia
sycamore x x nut x x fox sedge bushy seedbox
Prunus serotina Hamamelis virginiana Chelone glabra Panicum virgatum
black cherry x x x witch-hazel x x lurtlehead switchgrass
Salix nigra Ilex verticillata Cyperus strigosus Polygonum sagittatum
black willow x x winter berry x x x umbrella sedge tearthumb
Tilia heterophylla Leucothoe axillaris Elymus hystrix Scirpus atrovirens
white basswood x x doghobble x bottlebrush grass green bulrush
I Lindera benzoin Eupatorium listulosum Scirpus cyperinus
S = Shade
-----r--- spicebush x Joe-
PYe-weed - -
woolgrass------,-
--- ---
P = Partial Sun i Lyonia ligustrina x Eupatorium pertoliatum Juncus ellusus
I F--=- Full Sun i Lyonia ligustrina boneset soft rush
i I Magnolia tripetala x Impatiens capensis

L-._- --- -- ----- -----?--._:.-- umbrella tree
jewel-weed

I
I --
Physocarpus opulitolius

i
ninebark
x I
x
x
Rhododendron
( periclym enoides
I wild azalea x x
( Rhododendron viscosum
I ( swamp azalea x x
Rosa palustris -

--

swamp rose

x

x --

I
_ i Salix sericea
( I ±
_ silky willow x x i? -
I ( I Spirea latilolia -
j I meadowsweet x -- - i--
j (
f Symplocos tinctoria
sweet leaf x x
Viburnum cassinoides I
W ithe-rod x x x i
f ( Xanthorhiza simplicissima
_ I yellow root x
_-

l
i
i
TITLE
DRAWN: GMH
SUGGESTED VEGETATION LIST PROJ.
MANAGER: JMO
D
ATE:
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MH I LL FIGURE
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
6
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
WIDTHKOF CHANNEL EXISTIN
LIVE STAKE ZONE
3' TO EDGE OF WATER
T PLANTING WIDTH WILL VARY TO
1 LANDOWNER COMPLIANCE AND
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
ZONE I ZONE 2
SYM130L HERBACEOUS SEEDING DESCRIPTION SYMBOL WOODY VEGETATION DESCRIPTION
NATIVE TREE AND SHRUB SPECIES TO BE PLANTED T
-TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRASS A DENSITY OF 436 TREES/ACRE, WHICH IS
AT 15 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE. SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE 320 TREES/ACRE
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, AREA TO BE SEEDED WITH
A NATIVE, PERMANENT GRASS/HERB MIXTURE AT
I5-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE. AT MATURITY. FOLLOW NCDWQ GUIDELINES
FOR RIPARIAN BUFFER RESTORATION.
-SHRUB SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
-HERS/GRASS SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Alnus serratu/a, Cephalanthus occidentalis,
Agrostis alba
Carex app.
Dactylis glomerata Cornus stricta, Rhododendron maximum, salix
,
,
, serecia, Sambucus canadens/s, etc.
Panicum spp., Pennisetum g/aucum, Seca/e cereal,,
ETC -TREE SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED T0:
LIVE STAKES TO INCLUDE Comus spp. and Acersop., Betula spp., Frox/nus spp., Juglands
Salix serica Nigra, Liriodendron Tulipitera., Pinus strobus.,
LIVE STAKES SPACED ON 2' CENTERS Platanus occldentalis., Robinla Pseudoacacla., etc.
-TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRASS.
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, AREA TO BE SEEDED W ITH
A NATIVE, PERMANENT GRASS/HERB MIXTURE AT
I5-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE.
AT LEAST 3 SPECIES OF TREES AND S SPECIES OF
SHRUBS SHOULD BE USED.
NOTES: 1 I
-TREE/SHRUB/GRASS SPECIES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY FROM LOCAL NURSERIES AND
FORESTRY SUPPLY STATIONS.
SUBSTITUTION MUST BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER.
SOURCE: ALTAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
TITLE
ZONE2
VARIES
ZONE 1
3'
EXISTING STREAMBED _z;
STABILIZATION
LANTING PLAN
FIGURE
7
I
ZONE 2 ZONE I
VAR;ES 3• MIN.
APPROX.
WIDTH Or CHANNEL
LIVE STAKE ZONE EXISTING ;SURFACE
3' TO EDGE OF WATER ELEVATIO N
PLANTING WIDTH WILL VARY TO
NG
COMPLIANCE AND
LANDOWNER `
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
i
i
G
f

ZONE I
ZONE 2
g F a
BASEFLOW
/ f ,-
SYMBOL HERBACEOUS SEEDING DESCRIPTION SYMBOL WOODY VEGETATION DESCRIPTION

-TD BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRASS
AT 15 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE NATIVE TREE AND SHRUB SPECIES TO BE PLANTED AT
A DENSITY OF 436 TREES/ACRE, WHICH IS
SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE 320 TREES/ACRE
.
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
AREA TO BE SEEDED WITH AT MATURITY. FOLLOW NCDWO GUIDELINES
,
A NATIVE, PERMANENT GRASS/HERB MIXTURE AT ®
15-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE. FOR RIPARIAN BUFFER RESTORATION.
-SHRUB SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
-HERB/GRASS SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Alnus serratu/a, Cephalanthus occidentalls,
Agrostls a/ba, Carer spp., DacWls glomerata Cornus stricta, Rhododendron maximum, salix EXISTING STREAMSED
,
Panicum spp., Pennisetum g/aucum, Secale cerea/e, serec/a, Sambucus canadensis, etc.
-TREE SPECIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
ETC.
LIVE STAKES TO INCLUDE Cornus spp. and Acer spp., Betula app., Fraxlnus spp., Juglands
Salix serica Nigra, Llriodendron Tulipifera., Pinus strobus.,
LIVE STAKES SPACED ON 2' CENTERS Platanus occldentalis., Robin/a Pseudoacacia., etc.
-TO BE SEEDED IMMEDIATELY WITH TEMPORARY RYE GRAS S.
-FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, AREA TO BE SEEDED WITH
A NATIVE, PERMANENT GRASS/HERB MIXTURE AT
15-20 LBS/ACRE SEEDING RATE.
AT LEAST 3 SPECIES OF TREES AND 5 SPECIES OF
SHRUBS SHOULD BE USED.
'NOTES:
-TREE/SHRUB/GRASS SPECIES LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY FROM LOCAL NURSERIES AND
FORESTRY SUPPLY STATIONS.
- PLANT ZONE I TO EDGE OF WATER
- SUBTITUTION MUST BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER
SOURCE: ALTAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
DRAWN: GMH TITLE FIGURE
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005

BENCH
CH2MHILL P LANTING PLAN H
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
?r
30" LIVE CUTTING
(DORMANT) - TYP
DEAD STOUT STAKE
TYP, SEE FIGURE 10
NOTE:
INSTALL LIVE STAKE SO
2/3 LENGTH IS (MIN. 20")
BELOW GROUND
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. NIANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
EC FABRIC

ESTABLISHED PLANT SHOWN
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
GROUND
p
TITLE
LIVE STAKE DETAIL
NTS
2' MAX
SPACING
FIGURE
9

STOUT STAKES SHALL BE FASHIONED FROM
:ATED 2" BY 4" (NOMINAL) BOARDS.
18" STANDARD (30" IF
USED AT TOE OF SLOPE)
2. EAD STOUT STAKES TO BE USED IN LIEU OF METAL
R OTHER STAPLES OR FASTENERS FOR SECURING
C FABRIC IN PLACE.
3. HE CONTRACTOR MAY USE "ECO-STAKE" 12" LENGTH
R APPROVED EQUAL IN LIEU OF DEAD STOUT STAKES
FOR INSTALLATION IN THE CENTER OF THE EC FABRIC
4. INSTALL EC FABRIC PER MANUFACTURER'S

DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 512005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
TITLE I FIGURE
DE' UT STAKE
NTS
SOIL BIOENGINEERING
BANK STABILIZATION
WIDTH
VARIES
EC FABRIC
EXISTING GROUND, TYP
DEAD STOUT STAKE
i
EC FABRIC TOP
TIE TO TYPICAL SECTION

V OF BANK ANCHOR, TYP.
SEE FIGURE 12
ARIES
NOTES:
1. INSTALL ON ALL CUT AND FILL SLOPES OF B EC BABRICTOE
ANK ANCHOR, 7YP
AND NEAR BANK DISTURBED AREAS. SEE FIGURE 12
2. INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.
3. EC FABRIC SHALL BE WOVEN COIR
MAT WITH 50% OPEN AREA (max.), 0.5 INCH
MAX. OPENING SIZE, 4.5 Ibs/sq. ft. MAX.
SHEER STRESS, 10 fps MIN. VELOCITY.
DRAWN: GMH TITLE FIGURE
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005

EC FA BRIC INSTALLATION
CH2MHILL DETAIL 11
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217 NTS
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TOP OF BANK
EC FABRIC
BASE FLOW
DEAD STOUT STAKE
SEE FIGURE 10
BACKFILL
MAT WRAPS OVER
TOP OF STAKE Q TOE
TOP OF BANK ANCHOR
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
ON TES.
1. CLEAN SOIL BACKFILL SHALL BE USED TO SECURE DEAD STOUT
FABRIC INTO THE SOIL
2. FOR TOE OF SLOPE APPLICATIONS, FABRIC SHALL BE INSTALLED AS TO
OVERLAP TRENCH & DEAD STOUT STAKE TO POSITION THE FABRIC FOR
INSTALLATION UP THE BANKS.
3. START INSTALLATION OF EC FABRIC AT TOE OF SLOPE. WRAP F,)BRIC
OVER TOE OF BANK ANCHOR AND PROCEED UP THE BANK TO TIE
TOP OF BANK ANCHOR.
4. FOR END OF GRADING APPLICATIONS, FABRIC SHALL BE INSTAL D
PERPENDICULAR TO BANK AND ANCHORED PER TOP OF BANK DtTAIL,
WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT FABRIC DOES NOT EXTEND OUTSID?OF
TRENCH 6 FABRIC IS NOT EXPOSED.
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
NTS
TOE OF BANK ANCHOR
AND
TITLE I FIGURE
EC FABRIC ANCHOR
DETAIL 12
50' MIN.
EXISTING GROUND
6
SOIL STABILIZATION FABRIC
UNDER 2'-3' WASHED STONE
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
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NOTES:
1. A STABILIZED ENTRANCE PAD OF 2'- 3' WASHED STONE OR RAILROAD BALLAST SHALL B LOCATED WHERE TRAFFIC WILL
ENTER OR LEAVE THE CONSTRUCTION SITE ONTO A PUBLIC STREET.
2. FILTER FABRIC OR COMPACTED CRUSHER RUN STONE MAY BE USED AS A BASE FOR THE ('CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE.
3. THE ENTRANCE SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION WHICH WILL PREVENT TRACKING LR FLOWING OF SEDIMENT ONTO
PUBLIC STREETS OR EXISTING PAVEMENT. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC TOP DRESSING WITH ADDITIONAL STONE AS
CONDITIONS WARRANT AND REPAIR OR CLEANOUT OF ANY MEASURES USED TO TRAP SEDIMENT.
1
4. ANY SEDIMENT SPILLED, DROPPED, WASHED OR TRACKED ONTO PUBLIC STREETS MUST E REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.
5. WHEN APPROPRIATE, WHEELS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE SEDIMENT PRIOR TO ENTERING A PUBLIC STREET. WHEN
WASHING IS REQUIRED, IT SHALL BE DONE IN AN AREA STABILIZED WITH CRUSHED STONE.
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
TITLE I FIGURE
STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION
ENTRANCE DETAIL 13
N.T.S.
A _
8
STEEL POST I B" MAX.
WIRE FENCING
WOVEN FILTER FABRIC •_!
I 1
A
B
STEEL POST
WIRE FENCING
z FILTER FABRIC
y5 WASHED STONE
GENERAL NOTES:
1. FILTER FABRIC FENCE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 32' IN WIDTH AND
SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 6 LINE WIRES WITH 12" STAY SPACING.
2. WOVEN FILTER FABRIC BE USED WHERE SILT FENCE IS TO REMAIN
FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN 14 DAYS.
3. STEEL POSTS SHALL BE 5'-0' IN HEIGHT AND BE OF THE
SELF-FASTENER ANGLE STEEL TYPE.
4. WIRE FENCING SHALL BE AT LEAST ((10 CAGE WITH A MINIMUM OF
6 LINE WIRES WITH 12' STAY SPACING.
5. TURN SILT FENCE UP SLOPE AT ENDS.
6. WIRE MESH SHALL BE MIN. 13 GAGE WITH MAXIMUM 12" OPENINGS.
7. WIRE AND WASHED STONE WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN:
AT TOE OF SLOPES GREATER THAN 10 FEET VERTICAL (2:1 SLOPE)
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 512005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
STEEL POST
WIRE FENCING
z FILTER FABRIC
r w v
I I I
rA CHOR SKIRT 6' MINIMUM
IN LIEU OF BURYING SKIRT, 6" OF
J5 WASHED STONE MAY BE USED
OVER TURNDOWN. SEE SECTION B-8.
SECTION A-A
MAINTENANCE NOTES:
1. FILTER BARRIERS SHALL BE INSPECTED BY THE FI ACLALLY
RESPONSIBLE PARTY OR HIS AGENT IMMEDIATELY ER EACH
RAINFALL AND AT LEAST DAILY DURING PROLONGED RAINFALL.
ANY REPAIRS NEEDED SHALL BE MADE IMMEDIATELY.
2. SHOULD THE FABRIC DECOMPOSE OR BECOME INEFFECTIVE PRIOR TO THE END
OF THE EXPECTED USABLE LIFE AND THE BARRIER STILL IS NECESSARY, THE
FABRIC SHALL BE REPLACED PROMPTLY.
3. SEDIMENT DEPOSITS SHOULD BE REMOVED WHEN DEPOSITS REACH APPROX.
HALF THE HEIGHT OF THE BARRIER. ANY SEDIME T DEPOSITS REMAINING IN
PLACE AFTER THE SILT FENCE IS REMOVED SHALL BE DRESSED TO CONFORM
TO THE EXISTING GRADE, PREPARED AND SEEDED.
4. REMOVE SILT FENCE 1 YEAR PAST CONSTRUCTION!
N.T.S.
TITLE
TEMPORARY SILT
FENCE DETAIL
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ANCHOR SKIRT
6' MINIMUM
SECTION 8-B
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STONE OVER
FILTER FABRIC
(SEE NOTE 2)
FABRIC AFTER CONSTRUCTION
AND TIE INTO EXISTING GRADE.
VEGETATE SITE ACCORDING TO
PLANTING PLAN.
ORIGINAL STREAMBANK

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STONE OVER ' o.. 1
FILTER FABRIC ?" °'
I
6" MIN.
DRAWN: GMH
PROJ. MANAGER: JMO
DATE: 5/2005
CH2MHILL
4824 PARKWAY PLAZA BOULEVARD
SUITE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
%J TEMPORARY ACCESS
AS SPECIFIED BY
ENGINEER
FILTER FABRIC
TITLE
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NTS
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Organic Debris Removal
Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Stream Repair Projects
McDowell County, North Carolina
SCOPE OF WORK
The work shall consist of the cleanup of designated stream areas by the removal and
disposal of trees, logs, stumps, brush, tops, rubbish, and other debris deposited in the
stream channel and floodplain by the storms of September 8 and 16, 2004.
CLEARING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL
Debris removal crews shall remove only that material which has been clearly marked by a
representative of McDowell County and/or CH2M HILL, INC (Representative) as indicated
by flagging and/or orange/red spray paint. ONLY marked debris is to be removed.
Representative cannot authorize additional work. Any work that will result in an increase in
costmust ubmitted to CH2NT-IULZ or ap rp oval-pnbr to-starg_su t work. ir? e event- --?W -
that the contractor uses on-site clopping, the chipper may follow the clean-up crew along the
length of the project reach. The Contractor is responsible to properly dispose of chips.
Proper disposal may include spreading on site or removing off-site. On-site disposal requires
written approval by the property owner. Unless specifically requested to leave the chips in a
pile by a property owner the chipper shall make reasonable efforts to spread the chips as
chipping progresses.
Chippers and other heavy equipment will be staged and used at least 30-feet from the top of
the streambank or on existing paved or graveled areas prepared in accordance with standard
details described in Figure 18 (Attachment 1).
Repair of any property damage resulting from debris removal is the sole responsibility of the
Contractor.
All debris removal shall be within the included sites as identified in this solicitation and as
directed by the Representative. For bid preparation purposes, the Representative has
marked and identified debris to be removed. Removed debris shall be placed only in
those areas as directed by the Representative. For Bid purposes, debris staging areas are
assumed to be within 300 feet of top of bank. On-site burning is not allowed. Fallen
trees, limbs and dislodged brush within the cross section of the existing or original
channel up to and including the debris line of the subject storm shall be removed. Any
foreign (man-made) debris washed in from upstream, shall be removed. Marked trees
severely undercut by stream bank erosion and trees severely leaning over the channel
whose near term fall is apparent shall be removed.
In general, Contractor clearing will be limited to the cutting of severely damaged trees
leaning across the channel, and other trees as needed to gain access for equipment to points
of channel blockage.
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Disturbance of the channel bottom and banks, and equipment access areas shall be held
to the minimum necessary to allow the construction equipment to remove the debris and
shall be consistent with all state and federal permits. All areas disturbed due to debris
removal or equipment access shall be reshaped and reseeded in accordance with
standard details described in Figures 7-18 (Attachment 1).
Access to the channel will generally be perpendicular to the channel so cutting of trees is
held to a minimum with precaution taken to protect mast producing and stream canopy
trees. Un-marked dead trees that provide den habitat and are determined to pose no
hazard to the channel shall be protected. As such, the contractor will only remove marked
debris. The contractor will exercise care in the areas of existing crops to minimize
damages.
PROVIDED EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES
The Contractor shall provide adequate sanitary facilities for equipment operators and
work crews. Portable facilities shall be provided at the worksite and arrangements made
for proper servicing. A portable facility will be provided within 1,000 feet of the
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COMMUNICATIONS
Each mechanized piece of equipment and each work crew shall be equipped with a two
way, battery operated radio. Radios shall be FM, have a minimum range of 5 miles.
Radios shall be maintained "on" and in the receive mode at all times while the operator is
at the site. Batteries shall be recharged overnight or as needed. An extra set of fully
charged batteries shall be maintained on board the equipment at all times. Radios shall
be equipped with clip-on hand mikes or headsets. Radios shall be maintained in good
operating condition and equipment operators shall be knowledgeable in the use and care
of the radios. Each Contractor site supervisor shall also maintain a secondary
communication system compatible with the Representative's system.
Brush Removal Guidelines
• Small diameter brush and limbs (less than four inches in diameter) that will not
cause damage if remobilized by high water will be cut into short lengths (five feet
long or less) and left in place.
• All marked, dislodged or uprooted larger diameter brush will be removed from
the channel or streambank and chipped in designated areas greater than 30-feet
from the top of the bank.
• Saplings and shrubs with an intact root system are not to be removed.
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Tree Removal Guidelines
• _ Trees will be chipped in designated areas greater than 30-feet from the top of the
streambank. Chippers and/or tub grinders may be staged on-site with written
consent from the property owner or at a central location approved by the County.
• Larger diameter trees may be pulled to the chipper using a mechanized winch
provided the process does not create excess disturbance to the streambank.
• Marked trees whose near term fall is apparent should be cut at the marked
location, which will be indicated by a painted ring around the trunk at least three-
feet above the ground surface. The root system shall not be removed from the
streambank.
• As approved by the Representative, larger diameter trees that cannot be moved
using hand equipment will be cut to manageable lengths and removed.
• The sale of chips or firewood is not allowed.
Foreign Debris and Trash Removal Guidelines
• Foreign (manmade) debris and trash will be bagged in orange trash bags where
possible.
• Filled trash bags will be removed from the channel and transported directly
offsite by the Contractor to the local landfill.
• Large debris must be loaded into a dump truck or roll-off container and
transported to the local landfill for disposal.
• Local landfill is located at McDowell County Landfill. Tipping fees are $ 32/ ton,
which shall be paid by the Contractor.
Stream bed and Bank Repair Guidelines
• All temporary stream crossings shall be installed as described in Figures 15 -18
(Attachment 1).
All Stream embankments disturbed by Contractor activities, denuded, or left bare
as a result of debris removal shall be regraded, planted, and erosion control fabric
installed as described in Figures 6, 7, and 9 -12 (Attachment 1).
• Temporary staging, chipping, and work access points shall be regraded and
grassed using a native grass/herb mix as outlined in Figures 6, 7, and 16 -18
(Attachment 1).
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Contractor shall install erosion control measures as outlined in Figures 10 -18.
SUPERINTENDENCE OF EQUIPMENT AND WORK CREWS
Any contractor providing three (3) or more pieces of equipment or five (5) or more work
crew or equipment operators shall provide a non-working crew superintendent in
addition to the required laborers and operators. The contractor shall designate in writing
the names of the crew superintendent and an alternate prior to award of the contract. The
crew superintendent shall provide on-site supervision of work crews and equipment
operators. The crew superintendent shall be responsible for the safety of work crews and
for the location and servicing of portable sanitary facilities. He/she shall be equipped
with a portable communication as specified above.
The crew superintendent shall communicate with the Representative to assure that work
crews and equipment are performing at a satisfactory level. The crew Superintendent
shall coordinate with the Representative to schedule equipment and operators for each
days work and as far in advance a._" S_possible.The superintendent shall be responsible for
- -the daily operating times of all work crews and equiPmerit aria-shall
---- maintain a log of daily equipment and work crew operations. He/she shall coordinate
daily with the Representative to concur on actual footage of streambank cleared.
WORK DIRECTION
Contractors and equipment operators will not perform activities requested or instructed
by landowners or others at the worksite, except as confirmed by the assigned
Representative.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Earth moving equipment will cross and operate in the stream flow only when necessary
and only when directed to do so by the Representative. Equipment shall be maintained
to prevent fuel, oil and lubricant spills in the vicinity of the stream. Refueling, repairs
and lubrication will be performed at safe distances from the stream and only at locations
approved by the Representative.
Should fuel leaks, oil leakages or hydraulic pipe rupture occur during construction, the
operators will immediately remove the equipment to a "safe" area and proceed with
repairs. The Representative will direct operators to remove equipment from the stream
whenever a leak is observed or suspected.
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SAFETY
Contractor shall be responsible for the safe execution of this work and conform to all
applicable state and federal regulations. Additionally, at work sites, where equipment
will be operating on public roads, flagmen shall be stationed to warn oncoming traffic of
congestion, construction road signs shall be in place and a means of removing sediment,
mud or rocks from roadways shall be established. Residue deposited on roadways may
be removed by sweep machine, manual sweeping methods or pressurized water. The
contractor will be responsible for the implementation of these measures.
Chain saw operators will be expected to perform debris removal operations during
periods of extreme weather conditions and in areas of deep and fast moving water. The
contractor is responsible for providing the necessary equipment, clothing and other gear
to insure that laborers can perform effectively and safely under these conditions. The
Contractor shall determine if working conditions are hazardous and/or of sufficient
extreme to prevent efficient and effective operation. When such conditions exist, the
Contractor shall shut down work crews until conditions improve.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment selection to complete the work is the Contractor's responsibility. The
following list of equipment has been utilized on similar debris removal projects and is
provided as a courtesy to the Contractor. This is not a requirement.
Item No.1
Hydraulic Track Mounted Excavator with Experienced Operator
Min. Weight 48,000 lbs
Min. Reach 26 feet
Min. Digging depth 22 feet
Equipped with thumb
Min. Bucket size 1.0 cu yds.
Equipped with two-way radio
Min Horse Power 140 HP
Item No. 2
Skidder with Experienced Operator and Two Helpers
Rubber Tired with Winch and Blade
Min Horse Power 80HP
Min. Winch Cable Wire Rope -150 ft and 5/8 inch diameter
Min Chokers: 4 with 2 Chain saws
Min. 20-inch bars with daily supply of sharpened chains (min. 3 chains)
Equipped with two-way radio
Item No. 3
Dump Truck with Experienced Driver
Rear dump haul truck tandem axle min. Capacity -15 tons equipped with
two-way radio
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Item No. 4
Chipper
14-inch capacity
Tub Grinder
8-foot interior tub diameter
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Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
From: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:58:57 -0500
To: Laurie J Dennison <[e-mail]>
fyi - so please note that fees are waived when you create these files - perhaps a
brief handwritten note in the file jacket, or we can add a copy of this message
Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]
From: Tom Reeder <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:43:18 -0500
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi - In answer to your question yesterday it appears that the fees are being
waived for the EWP associated 401s.
Subject: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]
From: Alan Klimek <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:37:40 -0500
To: Tom Reeder <[e-mail]>
Yes, the fees are being waived. See attachment.
Alan
-------- Original Message --------
Subject:STream Clearing Activities
Date:Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:40:08 -0500
From:"Robin W. Smith" <robin.w.smithPncmail.net>
Organization:NC DENR
To:Alan Klimek <Alan.Klimek(cUncmail.net>, Jim Simons <Jim.Simons(C-(?ncmai].net>,
David Vogel <David.Vogel(u ncmai1.net>
CC:Johanna Reese <Jollanna.Reese(a),ncmail.net>, Nann Guthrie
<Nann.Guthrie a,ncmail.rnet>
`A11: Attached is an electronic copy of the letter and information sheet
sent to the 19 counties and one town that have contracts with MRCS for
stream clearing projects. Those letters went out over the Secretary's
signature on Friday. We will hand-deliver a memo containing the same
basic information to the mountain area legislators tomorrow. We are
also working with the Governor's office on a news release; I am not sure
how soon that will go out. Give me a call if you have any questions.
Thanks for working toward getting meetings set up. Robin.
1 of 2 3/17/2005 6:46 AM
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Robin W. Smith <robin.w.sinith(a?ncmail.net>
Assistant Secretary of Planning & Policy
Office of the Secretary
NC DENR
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February 25, 2005
Page 1 of 2
February 25, 2005
RE: Emergency Watershed Protection Stream-Clearing Projects
Dear
I know that County experienced stream damage as a result of the fall
hurricanes. Our department would like to work closely with your county to insure that
stream restoration projects receiving state and federal funds under the Emergency
Watershed Protection (EWP) program move as smoothly as possible through the
environmental review and permitting process. I have enclosed for your information a
brief summary of the types of permits and approvals that may be required for these
projects. For projects that involve work directly affecting the streambed, the United
States Army Corps of Engineers will be the primary environmental permitting agency.
For those projects, our staff in the Division of Water Quality and the Division of Land
Resources play a supporting role and issue related state approvals.
I have asked our staff to meet with all of the western counties, either individually or in
small groups, to talk about each county's proposed stream restoration projects and answer
your questions about permit requirements. Our staff will ask the Corps of Engineers and
Soil and Water Conservation staff to join in those meetings in an effort to put together a
plan of action for reviewing and approving stream restoration projects as quickly as
possible. You should receive a telephone call from DENR staff soon to talk about a date
and time that would be convenient to meet and talk about your projects.
I have also directed our staff to waive fees for state water quality certifications (under
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act) and for approval of erosion and sedimentation
February 25, 2005
Page 2 of 2
control plans for stream-clearing projects funded under EWP. Fees will be waived for all
EWP permit s requested by September 1, 2005.
I hope these efforts will ease the burden on county governments already challenged by
the demands of reconstruction and recovery. If we can help you in any other way, please
do not hesitate to call. I have asked Assistant Secretary Robin Smith to be a-primary
contact on these projects for DENR; you can reach Ms. Smith at [phone]. The
enclosed information sheet also provides contact information for DENR staff in both the
Asheville and Winston-Salem Regional Offices and for the Corps of Engineers office in
Asheville.
Sincerely,
William G. Ross, Jr.