19981134 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19971110

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
November 24, 1998
Jackson County
WQC 401 Project # 981134
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Don Arrington
Jackson Paper Manufacturing
PO Box 667
Sylva, NC 28779
Dear Mr. Arrington:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, for the purpose of a streambank stabilization
plan, as you described in your application dated November 10, 1998. After reviewing your application, we have decided
that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3102. This Certification allows you to use
Nationwide Permit Number 13 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state
or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,
Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the
accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
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 a new certification. If the property
is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification.
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 Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Mr. Mickey Henson
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
981134.1tr
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone]
FAX [phone]
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APPALACHIAN
981134
Environmental Services
P.O. Box 52
Webster, NC 28788-0052
phone/fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
401 ISSUED
Memo
Tae Jennifer Gaddis
Rco. Mickey Henson
Data 11/05/98
Re: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Ca. - Scott Creek Streambank Stabilization
1 just wanted to thank you for taking the time to assist us in this endeavor. If you have any question I
can be reached at [phone] or [phone] and on the Intemet at mbhensonO-ate.net. Again
thank you for the assistance.
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION TO NC DIV. OF WATER QUALITY FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES MUST
BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK
ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
OWNER'S NAME: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 667
SUBDIVISION NAME :
CITY: Svlva STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28779
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): 152 West Main Street, Sylva, NC.
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) N/A (WORK) 828-586-5534
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Don Arrington, Environmental Project Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Jackson NEAREST TOWN: Svlva
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) Sylva, NC at the
intersection of Business High way-23 and Scott Creek
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM?JVER: Scott Creek RIVER BASIN. Little Tennessee
(a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-I1)? YES 0 NO Z IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES L1 NO 0
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES II NO 0 IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
9.
10.
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES II NO 0 IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK
(a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 0.50
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0
(a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: N/A EXCAVATION: N/A
FLOODING: N/A OTHER : N/A
DRAINAGE: N/A TOTAL ACRES TO BE AVACTED: 0
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 135 FT AFTER: 135 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: N/A PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: N/A
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: N/A CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: N/A
OTHER: Coconut blanket placement with grass for stabilization. Stone used at toe for "hard
armorin on in bend of creek.
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IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Trackhoe for placement of stone along 20 feet of bend in creek
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To stop and prevent erosions of streambank
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF 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. DATE CONTACTED: N/A
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. DATE CONTACTED: N/A
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ? NO 0 (IF NO, GO TO 18)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES II NO n
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE? YES 0 NO f
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
(a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14,18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH
EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
(d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
(T) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
(g) SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A L FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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'SJAGENT'S SIGNA DA"tE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS
PROVIDED).
Project Plan for:
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
Scott Creek Streambank Stabilization Project
By:
Mickey B. Henson
Principal Hydrologist
Appalachian Environmental Services
November 4, 1998
STUDY SITE
The Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company's Scott Creek streambank
stabilization project is located on 135 feet of Scott Creek in Sylva, NC (see Figure 1,
which is taken from the USGS Topographic Map of Sylva South, N.C.). A combination
of hard armoring (stone placement), soft armoring (bioengineering) techniques, and the
reestablishment of the riparian vegetation will be used to stabilize this portion of the
creek.
Study Site
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Figure 1- Scott Creek Streambank Stabilization Site.
The streambank soil type is Udorthents-Urban land complex (UfB), which
consists of areas where the natural soil has been altered by excavation or covered by
earthy fill material. These areas are well drained or moderately well drained. The
excavated areas are mainly borrow pits from which the soil has been removed and used
as foundation material for roads and buildings. In this particular case a parking lot for
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company.
In most excavated areas, the exposed material is sandy loam, loamy sand, or
loam. The fill areas are sites where at least 20 inches of loamy, earthy material covers
borrow pits, landfills, natural drainageways, or low-lying areas. Slope ranges from nearly
level to very steep, and some areas are undulating.
A typical pedon is not given for these soils because they vary. The depth to
bedrock varies greatly. The fill areas are much more than 20 inches deep and are as
much as 100 feet deep in some areas. Landfills have layers of nonsoil material covered
by loamy soil material.
The Udorthents have colors in shades of red, brown, yellow, and gray. The
texture varies but typically is loamy. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to slightly
acid.
STREAMBANK STABILIZATION
The 135 feet of streambank will be stabilized using stone and coconut fiber
blankets. Figure 2 illustrates the details of the bioengineering portion of the streambank
stabilization. Long term stabilization will be achieved by revegetating the streambank
with suitable riparian species (see Riparian Restoration section).
Figure Z - Diagram of Bioengineering practices.
Where there is a major undercut of a tree (Figure 3) the streambank will be armored with
stone. Hard armoring encompasses about 20 feet of the restoration. The remaining 115
feet of streambank (Figure 4) will be sloped to a ratio of 3 to 1, a temporary grass seeding
of a fescue-rye grass mix, and lined with coconut fiber blankets.
Figure 3 - Area to be lined with stone.

Figure 4 - Sample area to be sloped and lined with coconut blankets.
RII'ARMN RESTORATION
The riparian restoration component of this project was broken down into a three-
zone approach (Figure 5).
Figure 5 - Riparian Restoration Three-Zones.
The species selected were chosen to be aesthetically pleasing and to benefit wildlife by
providing food or habitat. The Zone structures are as follows:
1. Zone 1 will consist of the following emergent species: Buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis), Woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus) and Narrow
leaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia). Species in Zone 1 will be planted 2 to 3
feet apart on a triangular spacing.
2. Zone 2 will be consisted of the following emergent and shrub species:
American Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens), Brookside Alder (Alnus
serrulata), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) and Woolgrass
(Scirpus Merinus). Species in Zone 1 will be planted 2 to 3 feet apart on
a triangular spacing.
3. Zone 3 will be planted with Silky Dogwood (Comus amomum) and
Woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus). The Dogwoods will be planted 8 to 10
feet apart.
Mrav 12 98 05:12p Micketi B. Henson 828-586-1973
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Attention:
Company:
Fax Number:
Voice Number:
From: Mic
Company:
Fax Number:
Voice Number:
Miss Jennifer Gaddis
NC DWQ
1-919-733-9959
:key B. Henson
Appalachian Environmental Services
828-586-1973
828-586-1973
Subject: Changes to Riparian Species
Comments:
Date: 11/12/98
Number of Pages: 2
The following page lists the changes made to the riparian
restoration portion of the Jackson Paper Manufacturing Co. Project
Plan.
Thanks,
Mickev Henson
p.I
Nov 12 98 05:13p Mickey B. Henson 828-586-1973 p.2
RIPARIAN RESTORATION
The riparian restoration component of this project was broken down into a three-
zone approach (Figure 3).
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Figure 5 - Riparian Restoration Three-Zones.
The species selected were chosen to be aesthetically pleasing and to benefit wildlife by
providing food or habitat. The Zone structures are as follows:
1. Zone 1 will consist of the following emergent species: Buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis), Brookside Alder (Alms serralata), Slender
Spikeiush (Eleocharis acicu aris). Species in Zone 1 will be planted 2 to 3
feet apart on a triangular spacing.
2. Zone 2 will be consisted of the following emergent and shrub species:
American Wisteria (Wisteria fiutescens), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus
occidentahs), Sweet Azalea (Rhododendran arboresceus) and Slender
Spikerash (Eleocharis acicularis). Species in Zone 2 will be planted 2 to 3
feet apart on a triangular spacing.
3. Zone 3 will be planted with Silky Dogwood (Coraus arnomum). The Dogwoods
will be planted 8 to 10 feet apart.
401 ISSUED
Memo
APPALACHIAN
Environmental Services
P.O. Box 52
_RL Webster, NC 28788-0052
T phone/fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
NOV 1 0 ?
Tae Jennifer Gadds
Rome Mickey Henson
DabC 111051'98
Ilse: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Co. - Scott Creek Streambank Stabilization
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to assist us in this endeavor. If you have any question I
can be reached at [phone] or [phone] and on the Internet at mbhensonCcDgte.net. Again
thank you for the assistance.
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION TO NC DIV. OF WATER QUALITY FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FM
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES MUST
BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK
ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
OWNER'S NAME: Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 667
SUBDIVISION NAME :
CITY: Sylva STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28779
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): 152 West Main Street. Sylva, NC.
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) N/A (WORK) 828-586-5534
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Don Arrington, Environmental Project Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Jackson NEAREST TOWN: Sylva
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) Svlva, NC at the
intersection of Business Highway-23 and Scott Creek
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST S : Scott Creek RIVER BASIN: Little Tennessee
(a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES 0 NO t. IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES a NO E
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ?, NO Z IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
9.
10.
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PIItMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES II NO 0 IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK
(a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 0.50
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0
(a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WHILANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: N/A EXCAVATION: N/A
FLOODING: N/A OTHER : N/A
DRAINAGE: N/A TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IlAPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 135 FT AFTER: 135 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
11
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL RVIPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION. N/A PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: N/A
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: N/A CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: N/A
OTHER: Coconut blanket placement with morass for stabilization Stone used at toe for "hard
armoring" protection in bend of creek.
IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Trackhoe for placement of stone along 20 feet of bend in creek
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK To stop and prevent erosions of streambank
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED.THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO NIINIlbIIZE WEMAND RVIPACTS)
N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF 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. DATE CONTACTED: N/A
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. DATE CONTACTED: N/A
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ? NO 0 (IF NO, GO TO 18)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
Project Plan for:
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
Scott Creek Streambank Stabilization Project
By:
Mickey B. Henson
Principal Hydrologist
Appalachian Environmental Services
November 4, 1998
STUDY SITE
The Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company's Scott Creek streambank
stabilization project is located on 135 feet of Scott Creek in Sylva, NC (see Figure 1,
which is taken from the USGS Topographic Map of Sylva South, N.C.). A combination
of hard armoring (stone placement), soft armoring (bioengineering) techniques, and the
reestablishment of the riparian vegetation will be used to stabilize this portion of the
creek.
Study Site
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Figure 1- Scott Creek Streambank Stabilization Site.
The streambank soil type is Udorthents-Urban land complex (UfB), which
consists of areas where the natural soil has been altered by excavation or covered by
earthy fill material These areas are well drained or moderately well drained. The
excavated areas are mainly borrow pits from which the soil has been removed and used
as foundation material for roads and buildings. In this particular case a parking lot for
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company.
In most excavated areas, the exposed material is sandy loam, loamy sand, or
loam. The fill areas are sites where at least 20 inches of loamy, earthy material covers
borrow pits, landfills, natural drainageways, or low-lying areas. Slope ranges from nearly
level to very steep, and some areas are undulating.
A typical pedon is not given for these soils because they vary. The depth to
bedrock varies greatly. The fill areas are much more than 20 inches deep and are as
much as 100 feet deep in some areas. Landfills have layers of nonsoil material covered
by loamy soil material
The Udorthents have colors in shades of red, brown, yellow, and gray. The
texture varies but typically is loamy. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to slightly
acid.
STREAMBANK STABILIZATION
The 135 feet of streambank will be stabilized using stone and coconut fiber
blankets. Figure 2 illustrates the details of the bioengineering portion of the streambank
stabilization Long term stabilization will be achieved by revegetating the streambank
with suitable riparian species (see Riparian Restoration section).
Figure 2 - Diagram of Bioengineering Practices.
Where there is a major undercut of a tree (Figure 3) the streambank will be armored with
stone. Hard armoring encompasses about 20 feet of the restoration. The remaining 115
feet of streambank (Figure 4) will be sloped to a ratio of 3 to 1, a temporary grass seeding
of a fescue-rye grass mix, and lined with coconut fiber blankets.
Figure 3 - Area to be lined with stone.
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Figure 4 - Sample area to be sloped and lined with coconut blankets.
RIPARIAN RESTORATION
The riparian restoration component of this project was broken down into a three-
zone approach (Figure 5).
Figure 5 - Riparian Restoration Three-Zones.
The species selected were chosen to be aesthetically pleasing and to benefit wildlife by
providing food or habitat. The Zone structures are as follows:
1. Zone 1 will consist of the following emergent species: Buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis), Woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus) and Narrow-
leaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia). Species in Zone 1 will be planted 2 to 3
feet apart on a triangular spacing.
2. Zone 2 will be consisted of the following emergent and shrub species:
American Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens), Brookside Alder (Alnus
serrulata), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) and Woolgrass
(Scirpus cyperinus). Species in Zone 1 will be planted 2 to 3 feet apart on
a triangular spacing.
3. Zone 3 will be planted with Silky Dogwood (Comus amomum) and
Woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus). The Dogwoods will be planted 8 to 10
feet apart.
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
November 20, 1998
Jackson County
WQC 401 Project # 981134
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Don Arrington
Jackson Paper Manufacturing
PO Box 667
Sylva, NC 28779
Dear Mr. Arrington:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, for the purpose of a streambank stabilization
plan, as you described in your application dated November 10, 1998. After reviewing your application, we have decided
that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3102. This Certification allows you to use
Nationwide Permit Number 13 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state
or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,
Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the
accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
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 a new certification. If the property
is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification.
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 Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
inc ely,
n ow d, . E.
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
Mr. Mickey Henson
981134.Itr
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone]
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