19960478 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19960425

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 74JL0AJ
Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary E G H N F-1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 23, 1996
Rowan County
DEM Project # 960478
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. David Treme
City of Salisbury
132 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 479
Salisbury, NC 28145
Dear Mr. Treme:
You have our approval to place fill material in 1.91 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
constructing a diffuser, outfall and sewer line at Grant Creek WWTP, as you described in your
application dated 25 April 1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3027 and 3022. These certifications allow
you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 7 and 12 when they are issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In
addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-
1786.
Sincerely,
P.ston Howard, Jrr"IJ"?
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Mark Mulder, Piersont Whitman
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Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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April 25, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Planning
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Re: Request for 401 Water Quality Certification
Yadkin River Diffuser, 6011 Outfall and
36" Force Main
City of Salisbury, NC
P&W Project No. 1143/1144/1199/1200
Dear Mr. Dorney;
Please find enclosed seven (7) copies of the
application for 401 Water Quality Certification,
along with plans and specifications for the two above
referenced projects. We trust this information will
allow for approval of the 401 Water Quality
Certification.
If you have any questions or require further
information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
PEIRSON & WHITMAN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, P.A.
Mark A. Mulder, P.E.
MAM/ks
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Enclosures
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960478 WED
DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #):
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to-the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
P.O. Box 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 P.O. Box 29535
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR JOHN DORNEY
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ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: City of Salisbury
132 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 479, Salisbury, NC 28145
2. Owners Address:
3. Owners Phone Number (Home):
(Work): .[phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
David Treme, Citv 11anager
City of Salisbury
P.O. Box A79, Salisbury, NC 28105. (704) 639--5270
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Rowa n
Nearest Town or City: Salisbury
North of the Grant Creek.
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
Wastewater Treatment Plant
6. Name of Closest Stream/River. Yadkin River
7. River Basin: Pee Dee River Basin
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II?
YES [ ] NO [x]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO (I
If yes, explain.
1.91
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.55

Drained:

Flooded:

Excavated: 1.36
1.91
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12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): The installation of
4,160 LF of 36" force main and 2,820 LF of 60" outfall and an access road.
13. Purpose of proposed work: The sewer lines wi1-1 carry the effluent from the Town
Creek WWTP and from the Grant Creek IgWTP to the Yadkin River.
14. State reasons why the applicant be'r' yes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. e sewer line must cross the two streams to
carry the wastewater to the Yadkin River.
15. - You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species-or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [X ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NWS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES J NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? .Woodland
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?
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James B. Hunt. Jr., Governor
North Carolina .
Dep'meat of Admin?s don
June 27, 1995
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Ms. Monica-swilhart
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Natural ko'sburcem
Division.of en*irorimental Management
'Archdale Building
Rale.ig*h, North. Carolina 27611
Dear Mo.- Swihart .
Re: SCH File k95-E-43.U.0-0814; Environmenta
of No S giiificant' Impact for the Yadki
and.-Regional. wastewater Treatment Plan
1f90
Katie G. Dorsett, Secretary
Assessment and Finding
River Effluent Outfall
The above referenced. environmental impact iItorma.tion has been
-reviewed: throw;h.; t2 a State Clearinghouse un er the provisions of the
North Carolina.Env io mental Policy Act. N comments were made by
any state/local agencies in the course of t is review. Therefore, no
further environm?ntal.review action on your part is required for the
compliance with the Act.
Best regards.
Sincerely,

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Mr. Troy Doby
Peirson & Whitman, P.A.
5510 Munford Road
Raleigh, NC 27622
Dear Troy:
Gerald Pottern of my staff met with Mark Mulder and your surveyors on June 20 at
the proposed site for the Yadkin River outfall to select a new construction corridor that will
minimize adverse environmental impacts. We examined the floodplain for approximately 300
feet to either side of the underground telephone cable right-of-way, north of the proposed
WWTP site.
The floodplain varies from 350 to 500 feet wide in this area. The northernmost 200
feet (towards the river) supports Piedmont levee forest (mostly river birch, green ash, overcup
oak, sycamore, American elm, and silver maple), with the trees mostly 8 to 12 inches dbh,
and a few larger.
Jurisdictional wetlands are in a band approximately 150 feet wide between the levee
and the base of the slope. These wetlands are sparsely forested with the same canopy trees,
and dominated by marsh vegetation (mostly black willow, buttonbush, box elder, lizard tail,
rose mallow, duck potato, pickerelweed, sedges, and bulrushes). These wetlands have high
value for wildlife habitat.
Crossing the floodplain in or immediately southeast of the telephone cable ROW is the
alternative of least impact. Placing the outfall farther upstream where the wetland is narrower
would cause more damage because it would require additional clearing and grading of the
slope adjacent to the wetland.
You will need to send a letter to Monica Swihart at DEM explaining the reasons for the
change in design, and reporting the expected change in impacts.
Since ly
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
July 8, 1993
Gerald B. Pottern
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604-3175
Re: Wastewater outfall and regional wastewater
treatment plant north of Spencer, Rowan County,
CH 93-E-4300-0943
Dear Mr. Pottern:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area of the
proposed wastewater outfall. We have located the following structures of
historical or architectural importance within the general area of the proposed
wastewater treatment plant:
Fisher-Cruse House (John Fisher House). Located in the Spencer vicinity,
north side of SR 1921 (Ellis Cross Road), just east of the junction with SR
1920 (Cruse Road). This house was placed on the state study list for
potential nomination to the National Register of Historic Places on July 21,
1978.
Alexander Long House. Located in the Spencer vicinity, Sowers Ferry Road
(SR 1918). This house was listed in the National Register on February 1 ,
1972.
A map is enclosed to show the relation of the historic properties to the proposed
wastewater treatment plant.
There are no known recorded archaeological sites within the project boundaries.
However, the project area has never been systematically surveyed to determine
the location of significance of archaeological resources.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities.
109 Easl Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 (?)p
Gerald B. Pottern
July 8, 1993, Page 2
Enclosed is a list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed
an interest in conducting contract work in North Carolina. Individual files providing
additional information on the consultants may be examined at the State Historic
Preservation Office's Office of State Archaeology, 421 North Blount Street,
Raleigh. If additional names are desired, you may consult the current listing of the
members of the Society of Professional Archaeologists, or contact the society's
current secretary/treasurer, David L. Carlson, Department of Anthropology, Texas
A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4352, telephone [phone].
Any of the above persons, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be
contacted to conduct the recommended investigation.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, .codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
kDa rook
Deputy State Historic
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
March 18, 1994
Gerald B. Pottern
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604-3175
Re: Wastewater outfall and regional wastewater
treatment plant north of Spencer, Rowan County,
93-E-4300-0943, ER 94-8354
Dear Mr. Pottern:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
We have received the archaeological report for the above project from
Archaeological Research Consultants, Inc.
During the course of the survey sixteen archaeological sites were recorded
(31 RW127-142). None of these sites were recommended as eligible for
nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Based upon the information
submitted, we are unable to concur with this opinion until revisions have been
made to the draft report and to the submitted site forms. Specifically, we request
maps be included that clearly indicate site boundaries, variation of survey
coverage, and the location and nature of shovel tests. A comprehensive map
should also be included that indicates the overall location of surveyed areas and
areas which were not surveyed. Upon receipt of the revised draft report and site
forms, we will continue our review of this project.
In a July 8, 1993 letter (attached), we noted the existence of two historic
structures near the potential wastewater treatment plant. The properties are the
National Register-listed Alexander Long House and the Fisher-Cruse House which
is on the state study list for eventual nomination to the National Register.
Upon further research we have determined we do not have enough information in
our files to evaluate the correct boundaries of the Alexander Long House or the
eligibility of the Fisher-Cruse House. The original research on each of these
properties only evaluated the historic house for its eligibility for listing in the
National Register under Criterion C for architecture. We need additional
information on both properties to determine their eligibility under Criterion A for
their association with broad patterns of social history in agriculture. Please
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, for information on
how to update the evaluation of these historic properties.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
109 Fact Jo= Street • RakiQh. Nortb Carolina 27601-2807
Gerald B. Pottern
March 18, 1994, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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Enclosure
cc: T. Hargrove
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
May 4, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Reginald R. Sutton
Construction Grants Section
Division of Environmental Management
DEHNR
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
SUBJECT: Amendment to Greater Salisbury 201 Facilities Plan,
wastewater outfall and regional wastewater treatment
plant north of Spencer, Rowan County, 93-E-4300-
0843, ER 94-8734
Thank you for providing us a copy of the amendment to the Greater Salisbury 201
Facilities Plan for our review.
We are unable to comment until we receive information which was requested in
our letter of March 18, 1994 to Robert J. Goldstein & Associates (copy attached).
Upon receipt of the revised report, site forms, and other requested information, we
will continue our review of this project.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with.Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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Enclosure
cc: Gerald B. Pottern, Robert J. Goldstein & Assoc.
Thomas Hargrove, Archaeological Research Consultants
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain. Secretary
August 9, 1994
Robert J. Goldstein
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604-3175
Re: Wastewater outfall and regional wastewater
treatment plant north of Spencer, Rowan County,
93-E-4300-0943, ER 95-7033
Dear Mr. Goldstein:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for forwarding additional information concerning the above project.
We have reviewed the revised report and would like to comment. Given that
disturbance was heavy and none of the sites was considered significant, we feel
the revised report satisfies our minimum requirements.
We are concerned that prehistoric background references rely exclusively on
obscure citations, none of which is more recent that 1976. As an example, the
interpretation of the Pee Dee chronology is outdated and has been revised by
recent work in the southern Piedmont (cf. Oliver 1993). Future submissions
should reflect the current archaeological literature to ensure accurate and
comprehensive evaluations.
The following properties have been determined not eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places:
31 RW127-142, lack of research potential
The photographs in the addendum to the proposed Salisbury wastewater
treatment plant show that the sites no longer retain the rural setting. We,
therefore, agree with the proposed boundaries. Please inform us about buffers
which are planned between the project and the historic boundaries.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
IM Pie rnrr< Grrrt . Rf?rioh Nnrth C xr»tina 77A01-7-17
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sirl?e rely,
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David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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Division of Environmental Management
T. Hargrove
Archaeological Research Consultants
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
October 4, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Reginald R. Sutton
Construction Grants Section
Division of Environmental Management
DEHNR
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State His oric Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Wastewater outfall and regional wastewater
treatment plan north of Spencer, Salisbury 201
Facilities Plan, Rowan County, ER 95-7515
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
We reviewed the revised report prepared by Robert J. Goldstein & Associates in
August 1994 and sent a letter to Mr. Goldstein stating our concurrence with the
boundaries of the two historic properties located near the project. Both historic
structures are located off the actual project land. However, the historic structures
may still be visually affected by this project. We requested additional information
on buffers between the historic structures and the project boundaries.
Our comments on the loss of the historic rural setting is related to the
determination of boundaries. Given the construction of modern houses in the
visual landscape, we have determined the project will not adversely affect the
historic structures.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
cc: Robert J. Goldstein & Associates
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
State of North Cap olina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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TO: Chrys Baggett, State Clearinghouse
FROM: Monica Swihart water Quality Planning Branch
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment /Finding of No Significant Impact
Yadkin River Effluent Outfall and Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant, Rowan.County, Yadkin 03-07-04
Enclosed are ten copies,of the subject EA/FONSI for State
Clearinghouse review. The document has been reviewed by the
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR)
and has been approved for release to the State Clearinghouse.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional
information. I would appreciate if you would send a copy of the
document to Ms. M. Gantt at the US Fish and Wildlife Service's
Raleigh Field Office. Thank you for your assistance.
Enclosures
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering
Melba McGee (Ref:project #714)
John Vest, City of Salisbury
Michael Acauesta, Peirson & Whitman
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MAY 1995
EIRSON & w`MANI
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Yadkin River Effluent Outfall and
Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
City of Salisbury, Rowan County
An environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared, pursuant
to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act,
for the City of Salisbury's proposed Yadkin River effluent outfall
that would include combining the flows from the 7.5 million gallons
per day (MGD) Grant Creek and the 5.0 MGD Town Creek wastewater
treatment plants (WWTP). An EA/FONSI was previously circulated
through the State Clearinghouse for the proposed elimination of the
effluent outfall from Grant Creek and the construction of
wastewater treatment facilities for a discharge relocation to the
Yadkin River. The environmental review for this project was
completed on Gece«ber 1, 19_ .
This current EA covers the elimination of the effluent outfall
from Town Creek through the construction of a 5.0 MGD pump station
and approximately 15,000 feet of force main from the pump station
to the Grant Creek WWTP. Flows from the two 'eTWTPs would be combined
and treated in a chlorination/dechlorination/post aeration system
between the Grant Creek WWTP and the Yadkin River, prior to
discharge into the Yadkin River. The existing plants at Town Creek
and Grant Creek would be abandoned except for the influent pump
stations and other primary treatment facilities.
The EA also evaluates a future 20 MGD regional wastewater
treatment plant with a discharge to the Yadkin River. The regional
plant would be built when a treatment capacity of more than 12.5
MGD is needed to serve Salisbury and its neighboring
municipalities. Ultimately, the plant could potentially serve most
of the communities in Rowan County. The plant would be built and
permitted for treating 20 MGD, but would be built to accommodate
expansion in 20 MGD increments up to 100 MGD.
This EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) are
prerequisites for the issuance o` a nondischarge and NPDES
discharge permit by the Division of Environmental Management for
the construction of this project.
It is concluded that the proposed project will not result in
significant impacts to the environment provided that it is carried
out in accordance with the impact avoidance/mitigation measures
contained in the EA. Pending approval by the State Clearinghouse,
the environmental review for this project will be concluded. An
environmental impact statement will not be prepared for this
project.
North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management
May 4, 1995