20041893 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20041124

?( W A TMichael F. Easley, Governor
,0 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
-Now Division of Water Quality
December 7, 2004
DWQ Project # 04-1898
Davidson County
Rod ey R. Pierce, et al
j 6731 East Holly Grove Road
Tho sville, NC 27360
Subj ct Property: Rivorwood Drive, Lot# 4 on High Rock Lake
App oval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
i Dear Mr. Pierce:
You ave our, approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
wit ' or otherwise impact 0.091 acres of waters for the purpose of constructing a pier at the subject
prop rty, as described within your application dated November 19, 2004 and received by the N.C.
Divi ion of Water Quality (DWQ) on November 24, 2004. After reviewing your application, we have
deci ed that the impacts are f covered by General ;Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3373 (GC3373).
The ertification(s) allows you to use General Permit Number 198200030 when issued by the US Army
Corp of Engineers (USACE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other
requi ed federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited
to) E osion and Sediment Control, and Non-discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with
your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts 'to waters as depicted in your application shall expire
upo expiration of the 404 ':or CAMA Permit.'
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This, approval, is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your.
project, you must notify us and you may be requ?red to send us a new application. If,the property is sold,
the n w owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
com lying 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
NC AC 211.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certi ication and any additional conditions listed, below.
The dditioual Conditions of the Certificationp are:
1. pacts Approved
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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 impags:
Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference
Waters 0.091 (acre )
401 t?,etl nds Certif
165, :Mai Service C
Lion Unit
ter, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
rd, Suite 250, Raleigh, North C rolina 27604
/ FAX [phone] Internet: tt :Hh2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncw? etlands
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Rodney R. Pierce
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December 7, 2004
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in
governing the proper design, installation and operz
Management Practices in order to protect surface 1
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b.
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d.
The erosion and sediment control measures for
operated, and maintained in accordance with #
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and E
The design, installation, operation, and maintei
measures must be such that they equal, or exce
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment
shall be maintained on all construction sites, be
including contractor-owned or leased borrow p
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment 4
operated, and maintained in accordance with tl
Surface Mining Manual.
The reclamation measures and implementation
accordance with the requirements of the Sedinn
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall e
the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-(
activities, including the design, installation, open
control Best Management Practices, shall be per:
standards, statutes, or rules occur.
4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n W
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and
is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the na
that the Division of Land Resources has released
compliance with all specifications
and maintenance of such Best
rs standards:
the project must be designed, installed,
e most recent version of the North Carolina
?sign Manual.
Dance of the sediment and erosion control
;d, the requirements specified in the most
znd Erosion Control Manual. The devices
grow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
is associated with the project.
ontrol measures must be designed, installed,
e most recent version of the North Carolina
comply with the reclamation in,
on Pollution Control Act.
in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond
-action Notification. All construction
, and maintenance of sediment and erosion
A so that no violations of state water quality
or Waters
)laced in wetlands or waters to the maximum
;ion control devices in wetlands and waters
grade restored within six months of the date
project.
5. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 4(11 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications,, th?'Tth plicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, Carolina Division of Water Quality,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
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 auth rized by this Certification, shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certificatio (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. Y u must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written p tition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
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Rodney R. Pierce
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December 7, 2004
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-
733-97 1 or Daryl Lamb in the DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-771-4600.
I: Sin ly,
Alan W. Klimek, P.
AWK/ s
Enclo ures: GC 3373
Certificate of Completion
cc: GeoScience Group, 4000 H Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27407
f USACE Raleigh. Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
DLR Winston-Salem Regional Office
i File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 04-1893 Rodney Pierce (Davidson) 401
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401 Water Quality Certification
Proposed Pier Construction
Riverwood Drive
Davidson County, North Carolina
Geoscience Project No. GR04-0368.EV
041893
Prepared For:
Rodney R. Pierce, et al
6731 East Holly Grove Road
Thomasville, North Carolina 27360
NOV 2 4 2004
November 18, 2004 OENR - WATER QUALITY
WE.fl_MDS ANGI STORMwATER BRANCH
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GEOSCIENCE GROUP
4000 H Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407
Phone [phone] Facsimile [phone]
(, I November 18, 2004
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John Dorney
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Reference: 401 Water Quality Certification
3.71± Acre Site
Riverwood Drive
Denton, North Carolina
Geoscience Project No. GR04-0368.EV
Dear Mr. Dorney:
ConsuMng ENineas
Enclosed is a package of information outlining a proposed development located along
the shoreline of High Rock. Reservoir which is operated by the Yadkin Division of Alcoa
Power Generating Inc, as part of the Yadkin Hydropower Project (FERC No. 2197). The
site currently consists of 3.71± undeveloped acres. According to information obtained
from Mr. Robert Smet with Alcoa Power Generating Inc. and current water depths
collected at the site, one lot (Lot 4) will require minimal excavation in front of the
proposed pier.
Should questions arise or additional information be required, please contact the
undersigned at [phone].
Respectfully,
GEOSCIENCE GROUP, INC.
Chu
Christy..S- ' Parrish, CES
Exvironme al st
J D. Hoskins, III, PE
for Engineer
CSP:JDH:csp
4000 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, North Carolina Telephone
Suite H 27407 336.856.1923
Facsimile
336.856.1925

The'following is an abbreviated application form for those applying for a 401 Water
Quality Certification to impact FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
regulated lake shore or bottom under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit
GP30. This Application cannot be used for wetland or stream impacts. Please
provide seven (7) copies of this application and supporting information as well as a
non-refundable application fee to the Division of Water Quality of $200.00 for
imp' cts of to lake bottom of less than 1 acre and $475.00 for impacts to lake bottom
of g eater or equal to 1 acre.
lications should be sent to:
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ion of Water Quality Wetlands Unit
Mail Service Center
gh, NC 27699-1650
Applicant Information
1. Owncr/Applicant Information
Name:
Mailing Address:
2. Agent 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:
Company Affiliation: (=',l Qsnb ca,
Mailing Address: HOGO- H S?Vti??? C-wrz(en S-1-VGr.1-
Telephone Number: 33(0. 8?5tP• 1123
E-mail Address: ?0.rrlilnG-G1eoSGtet?G
INT. Project Information
Fax Number: 334o. e6 (126-
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. You may use the diagram below to make a hand sketch of
Telephone Number: 33(0. 24o. 4531 Fax Number: 33V W? 4. OVZ4-
E-mail Address:
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your project. Also, see the example below for guidance. Both the vicinity map and
site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included.
1. Location
County: DCLV t Gr go", Ncarest Town: 4en'l l h S r;
Subdivision name or site address (include phase/lot number
Directions to site please include road numbers, landmarks, etc. (This is not
necessary if an adequate vicinity map is included): Uf,
2. Describe the ex'sting land use or condition of the site at the time of this
application: Nkrr PwUz 46Sr?, _ [S ",e?e4oveA akk
3. Property size (acres): ?J•?"? "+ C{cye_S
4. Nearest body of water (stream/rivQr/sound/ocean/lake): ?l01?'1 ROGkG
5. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: -Tv1e- Se' ae ees{'
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6. List the type of equipment to be used to constnu
t the project: I I' GIG??/1DE? ?,c,(?0(b?
7. Amount of impact (including all excavation, backfill, rip rap, retaining walls,
etc.) below the normal pool lake level in square feet or acres: 4 Od0 SU • -N-,
8. a. Amount of impact (including all clearing, back fill, excavation, rip rap,
retaining walls, etc.) above the normal pool lake level and 50 feet land-ward in
square feet or, acres: NJWe.,
b. Please describe vegetation above the normal pool lake level and 50 feet land-
ward to be impacted (number of trees for instance): Will
`oct (S'' 20
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t ent's Signature Date
signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell Union
US Army Corps !of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: (328') 271-4854 Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
I Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson
US Army CorpOf Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes - Yadkin
610 8 Falls of ih Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 1Z0 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 2 615
I Chatham Granville Orange Wake
T?lephune: (91 ) 876-8441 v'dson Guilford Person Warren
F :x: (919) 876- 283
i Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
(['ash ngton Re,ulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones Pitt
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SUS Army Corp Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir Tyrrell
P Est Thee Bo. 1000 Camden Gates Martin Washineton
Iashington, N . 27839-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico Wayne
elep'honek (21 ) 975-1616 Chow•an ;Hertford Pasquotank
-ax: 252)1975 1399 Craven Hyde Perquimans *Croatan National Forest Only
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Anson Duplin
Onslow
S Y?rmy Co s Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
ust Office Bu, 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, C 28402.1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
elephune: (9 0) 251-4511 Columbus Moore Sampson
ax: [phone] Cumberland New Hanove r Scotland
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US Fish and Wildlife Service'/ National M
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S ish and ildlife Service
iI US Fish and Wildlife Service National Marine Fisheries Service
ale gh Fieldj Mee Asheville Field Office Habitat Conservation Division
ost Office B x 33726 160 Zillicoa Street Pivers Island
aw,igh,1'C 7636-3726
l'e Iepone: (919) $56-4520 Asheville, NC 28301
Telephone: [phone] Beaufort, NC 28516
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IPivision of Water Quality Division of Water Quality State Historic Preservation Office
401;Wetlands Unit Wetlands Restoration Program Department Of Cultural Resources
165 Mail Se ice Center 1619 Mail Service Center 4617 Mail Service Center
I RaI igh, NC !27699-1650 Raleigh, NC 27699-1619 Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Tel phone: ( 1
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Telephone: (919),1733-5208
Telephone: [phone]
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Division of oastal Management Beaufort Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
1638 Mail S rvice Center Bettie Craven Hyde Pender
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