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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 30, 2020
Mr. Philip S. Harris, III, P.E., CPM
Natural Environment Section Head
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1598
Subject: CORRECTION to MODIFICATION of 401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the
Federal Clean Water Act, NEUSE BUFFER RULES, and ISOLATED WETLANDS PERMIT Pursuant to
IWGP 100000 with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS for Proposed construction of the Triangle Expressway
Southeast Extension (NC 540) in Wake & Johnston Counties, Federal Aid Project No. STP-0540(19-21),
State Project No. 37673.1.TA2, TIP Nos, R-2721, R-2828, & R-2829.
NCDWR Project No. 20181249 version 2.
Dear Mr. Harris:
Attached hereto is a Correction to the Modification of Certification No. 4179 issued to The North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) originally dated February 15, 2019, modified January 21, 2020, and
corrected January 30, 2020.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
9C9886312DCD474...
Linda Culpepper, Director
Division of Water Resources
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
MODIFICATION of 401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water
Act, NEUSE BUFFER RULES, and ISOLATED WETLANDS PERMIT Pursuant to IWGP100000 with
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and
95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Regulations
in 15 NCAC 21-1.0500 and 15A NCAC 213.0233 and ISOLATED WETLANDS PERMIT Pursuant to IWGP 100000.
This certification version authorizes the NCDOT to impact 54.31 acres of wetlands, 38,875 linear feet of
jurisdictional streams and 4,214,108 square feet of protected riparian buffers in Wake & Johnston Counties. The
project shall be constructed pursuant to the permit modification application dated received December 16, 2020. The
revised authorized impacts are as described below:
Revised R-2721A Stream Impacts in the Cape Fear River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill in
Perennial Stream
(linear ft)
Stabilization to
Perennial Stream
(linear ft)
Temporary Impact
to Perennial Stream
(linear ft)
Total Stream
Impact
(linear ft)
Stream Impacts
Requiring NCDWR
Mitigation (linear ft)
1
10
33
13
56
0
41
56
0
10
66
0
51
13
0
0
13
0
Total
79
33
23
135
0
R-2721A Revised Total Stream Impacts (Cape Fear): 135 linear feet
R-2721A Revised Total Stream (Cape Fear) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 0 linear feet
R-2721A Stream Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent
Fill in
Intermittent
Stream
(linear ft)
Stabilization
to
Intermittent
Stream
(linear ft)
Temporary
Impact to
Intermittent
Stream
(linear ft)
Permanent
Fill in
Perennial
Stream
(linear ft)
Stabilization
to Perennial
Stream
(linear ft)
Temporary
Impact to
Perennial
Stream
(linear ft)
Total
Stream
Impact
(linear
ft)
Stream Impacts
Requiring
NCDWR
Mitigation
(linear ft)
6
463
0
10
0
0
0
473
0
7
372
0
16
0
0
0
388
0
8
0
0
0
2302
64
52
2418
2366
10
249
13
10
0
0
0
272
0
14
0
0
0
0
57
10
67
0
14A
0
0
0
231
0
15
246
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
273
81
21
0
0
0
375
0
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
18A
91
0
0
0
0
0
91
0
19
0
0
0
343
121
21
485
464
20
0
0
0
284
88
20
392
372
22
104
0
10
0
0
0
114
0
27
0
0
0
314
119
36
469
433
30
0
0
0
251
0
10
261
0
31
0
0
0
871
0
0
871
871
33
0
0
0
278
0
9
287
278
35
(AA)
0
0
0
719
35
57
811
754
35
(AB)
0
0
0
1035
44
20
1099
1079
36
0
0
0
977
92
45
1114
1069
38
256
14
10
0
0
0
280
0
39
358
18
11
0
0
0
387
0
40
0
0
10
0
0
0
10
0
44
0
0
0
58
123
30
211
0
45
0
0
0
211
102
41
354
313
49
0
0
0
18
83
20
121
0
50
128
0
6
0
0
0
134
0
Total
2294
126
104
7892
928
386
11730
7999
R-2721A Revised Total Stream Impacts (Neuse): 11730 linear feet
R-2721A Revised Total Stream (Neuse) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 7999 linear feet
Revised R-2721B Stream Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent
Stabilization
Temporary
Permanent
Stabilization
Temporary
Total
Stream Impacts
Fill in
to
Impact to
Fill in
to Perennial
Impact to
Stream
Requiring
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent
Perennial
Stream
Perennial
Impact
NCDWR
Stream
Stream
Stream
Stream
(linear ft)
Stream
(linear
Mitigation
(linear ft)
(linear ft)
(linear ft)
(linear ft)
(linear ft)
ft)
(linear ft)
1
0
0
0
302
101
26
429
403
(AJ)
1
0
0
0
0
18
10
28
0
(AK)
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
2
0
0
0
398
0
11
409
398
2
Sewer
0
0
0
0
0
15
15
0
3
0
0
0
285
96
46
427
381
4
107
0
14
0
0
0
121
0
5
0
0
0
458
57
52
567
515
6
839
113
10
0
0
0
962
0
8
105
0
0
0
0
0
105
0
9
546
115
37
0
0
0
698
0
11
0
0
0
424
0
60
484
424
12
157
0
46
0
0
0
203
0
14
0
0
0
413
0
28
441
413
15
142
0
0
0
0
0
142
0
16
379
0
13
0
0
0
392
0
17
0
0
0
170
379
46
595
549
18
0
0
0
116
75
0
191
0
20
0
0
0
830
0
60
890
830
21
0
0
0
1210
151
34
1395
1361
22
747
0
13
0
0
0
760
0
23
9
0
11
0
0
0
20
0
24
14
0
17
0
0
0
31
0
25
126
16
6
0
0
0
148
0
Total
3171
244
167
4606
877
388
9453
5274
R-2721B Revised Total Stream Impacts (Neuse): 9453 linear feet
R-2721B Revised Total Stream (Neuse) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 5274 linear feet
Revised R-2721A Wetland Impacts in the Cane Fear River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill (ac)
Excavation (ac)
Mechanized Clearing (ac)
Total Wetland Impact (ac)
3
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.01
Total
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.01
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
R-2721A Revised Total Wetland Impacts (Cape Fear): 0.01 acre
R-2721A Revised Total Wetland (Cape Fear) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 0.01 acre
Revised R-2721A Wetland Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill (ac)
Excavation (ac)
Mechanized Clearing (ac)
Total Wetland Impact (ac)
1
0.38
0
0.07
0.45
2
0.09
0
0.02
0.11
3
0.01
0
0.02
0.03
5
0.05
0
0.02
0.07
6
1.56
0.04
0.02
1.62
9
0.27
<0.01
0
0.27
11
0.08
0.03
0
0.11
12
0.48
0
0.03
0.51
13
0.17
0
0.01
0.18
15
1.73
0.01
0.10
1.84
16
0
0.67
0
0.67
17
0.11
0
0.01
0.12
18
0.83
0.06
0.06
0.95
19
0.02
<0.01
0.04
0.07
20
0.12
<0.01
0.04
0.16
21
0
<0.01
<0.01
0.01
23
0
<0.01
<0.01
0.01
24
2.01
0.01
0.08
2.10
26
1.24
0
0.08
1.32
27
0
0
0.02
0.02
28
<0.01
0
<0.01
0.01
30
1.42
0
0.04
1.46
31
0.20
0
0
0.20
32
0.04
0
0
0.04
33
0.33
0.05
0.03
0.41
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
34
0.12
0.01
0.05
0.18
35
0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.02
37
0.31
0.03
0.09
0.43
38
0.33
<0.01
0.05
0.38
39
0.20
<0.01
0.03
0.23
40
0.27
<0.01
0.04
0.31
42
0.06
0
<0.01
0.06
43
0.18
0
0.07
0.25
46
0.07
0
0.03
0.10
47
0.06
0
0.03
0.09
48
0.08
0
0
0.08
Total
12.84
0.95
1.11
14.90
R-2721A Revised Total Wetland Impacts (Neuse): 14.90 acres
R-2721A Revised Total Wetland (Neuse) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 14.90 acres
Revised R-2721B Wetland Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill
(ac)
Excavation
(ac)
Mechanized Clearing
(ac)
Temporary Impact
(ac)
Total Wetland Impact
(ac)
1
1.42
0.01
0.12
0
1.55
1 Sewer
0
0
0.01
0.04
0.05
2
0.86
0
0.15
0
1.01
2 Sewer
0
0
0
0.05
0.05
4
0.19
0.01
0.04
0
0.24
5
1.04
0
0.26
0
1.30
6
0.49
0.07
0.03
0
0.59
7
0.20
0
0.03
1.01
1.24
8
0.23
<0.01
0.03
<0.01
0.27
9
0.06
<0.01
0.26
0
0.32
12
0.86
0.04
0.17
0
1.07
14
0.31
0.06
0.09
0
0.46
16
0.74
0.03
0.37
0
1.14
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
17
0.48
0
0.10
0
0.58
18
0.18
0
0
0
0.18
20
0.62
2.25
0.05
0
2.92
21
0.40
0
0.09
0
0.49
22
0.14
<0.01
0
0
0.15
25
0.03
0
0
0
0.03
Total
8.25
2.49
1.80
1.10
13.64
R-2721B Revised Total Wetland Impacts (Neuse): 13.64 acres
R-2721B Revised Total Wetland (Neuse) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 12.54 acres
Revised R-2721 A&B Isolated Wetland Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill (ac)
Excavation (ac)
Mechanized Clearing (ac)
Total Wetland Impact (ac)
A-4
0.02
0
0
0.02
B-13
0.21
0.06
0
0.27
B-19
0
2.15
0
2.15
B-26
0
0
0
0
Total
0.23
2.21
0
2.44
R-2721 Revised Total Isolated Wetland Impacts: 2.44 acres
R-2721 Revised Total Isolated Wetland Requiring DWR Mitigation: 1.94 acres
R-2721 A&B Open Water (Ponds) Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Total Fill in Open Waters (ac)
A-4
0.21
A-25
0.40
A-29
1.53
B-2
0.95
B-10
1.52
B-11
4.43
B-15
2.30
B-18
6.36
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
Total 17.70
Revised R-2721A Neuse Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site
Zone 1
Impact
(sq ft)
minus
Wetlands
in Zone 1
(sq ft)
= Zone 1
Buffers (not
wetlands)
(sq ft)
Zone 1 Buffer
Mitigation
Required
(using 3:1 ratio)
Zone 2
Impact
(sq ft)
minus
Wetlands
in Zone 2
(sq ft)
= Zone 2
Buffers (not
wetlands)
(sq ft)
Zone 2 Buffer
Mitigation
Required (using
1.5:1 ratio)
1
0
0
0
N/A
1100
1100
0
N/A
2
29408
21740
7668
23004
19108
8886
10222
15333
3
24273
0
24273
72819
16141
0
16141
24211
4
133648
4296
129352
388056
69808
8310
61498
92247
5
13804
0
13804
41412
8389
0
8389
12583
6
Bridge
26603
242
26361
N/A
14543
2769
11774
NA
6 Road
617
63
554
1662
3309
3079
230
345
7
Bridge
2809
0
2809
N/A
748
56
692
N/A
7 Road
9867
1578
8289
24867
4783
2822
1961
2941
8
0
0
0
N/A
0
0
0
N/A
9
22101
15895
6206
18618
14576
7426
7150
10725
10
28484
2466
26018
78054
18802
1755
17047
25570
11
22997
4788
18209
54627
14110
1931
12179
18269
12
8561
1455
7106
21318
5947
1459
4488
6732
13
27842
1926
25916
77748
18095
3348
14747
22120
14
17040
11351
5689
17067
12724
6545
6179
9268
15
48780
6735
42045
126135
31001
1270
29731
44596
16
15703
11955
3748
11244
9842
3997
5845
8767
17
119892
3387
116505
349515
67192
2052
65140
97710
18
63401
3972
59429
178287
35703
6105
29598
44397
19
16825
8324
8501
25503
12033
736
11297
16945
20
22751
10895
11856
35568
14026
109
13917
20875
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
21
2521
1748
773
2319
784
367
417
626
22
18564
210
18354
55062
10568
2581
7987
11980
23
19377
476
18901
56703
8151
594
7557
11335
24
9758
0
9758
29274
5594
0
5594
8391
25
5086
0
5086
15258
2081
0
2081
3122
26
1112
0
1112
3336
889
0
889
1333
Totals
711824
113502
598322
1707456
420047
67297
352750
510421
R-2721A Revised Total Zone 1 Neuse Buffer Impacts: 711824 square feet
R-2721A Revised Total Zone 2 Neuse Buffer Impacts: 420047 square feet
R-2721A Revised Total Zone 1 Neuse Buffer Mitigation Required: 1707456 square feet
R-2721A Revised Total Zone 2 Neuse Buffer Mitigation Required: 510421 square feet
Revised R-2721B Neuse Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site
Zone 1
Impact
(sq ft)
minus
Wetlands
in Zone 1
(sq ft)
= Zone 1
Buffers (not
wetlands)
(sq ft)
Zone 1 Buffer
Mitigation
Required
(using 3:1 ratio)
Zone 2
Impact
(sq ft)
minus
Wetlands
in Zone 2
(sq ft)
= Zone 2
Buffers (not
wetlands)
(sq ft)
Zone 2 Buffer
Mitigation
Required (using
1.5:1 ratio)
1
25550
0
25550
76650
16098
2148
13950
20925
2
53612
12154
41458
124374
31141
3987
27154
40731
3
25733
15887
9846
29538
13164
5267
7897
11846
4
118
0
118
N/A
1520
0
1520
N/A
5
11175
4183
6992
20976
9950
3782
6168
9252
6
30655
12811
17844
53532
18451
8240
10211
15316
7
57937
18916
39021
117063
36187
3794
32393
48590
8
788
0
788
N/A
862
0
862
N/A
9
43026
18112
24914
74742
19363
3993
15370
23055
10
92463
8611
83852
251556
58771
2996
55775
83662
11
12732
12073
659
1977
9284
6870
2414
3621
12
0
0
0
N/A
0
0
0
N/A
13
58868
11330
47538
142614
34339
2080
32259
48388
14
7343
3001
4342
13026
2935
1760
1175
1763
15
25536
17309
8227
24681
20063
10179
9884
14826
DocuSign Envelope ID: 157E566C-AEFC-402E-936B-E8612D2F2515
16
44523
14093
30430
91290
22076
5154
16922
25383
17
89202
2771
86431
259293
58288
1708
56580
84870
18
55950
42113
13837
41511
37879
16265
21614
32421
19
90341
17540
72801
218403
43690
3825
39865
59798
20
45963
3649
42314
126942
25860
1742
24118
36177
21
2273
0
2273
N/A
2776
0
2776
N/A
22
2720
0
2720
N/A
2485
0
2485
N/A
Al
35
0
35
105
237
0
237
N/A
A2
1181
0
1181
3543
1203
0
1203
N/A
Totals
777724
214553
563171
1671816
466622
83790
382832
560624
R-2721B Revised Total Zone 1 Neuse Buffer Impacts: 777724 square feet
R-2721B Revised Total Zone 2 Neuse Buffer Impacts: 466622 square feet
R-2721B Revised Total Zone 1 Neuse Buffer Mitigation Required: 1671816 square feet
R-2721B Revised Total Zone 2 Neuse Buffer Mitigation Required: 560624 square feet
R-2828 Stream Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent
Fill in
Intermittent
Stream
(linear ft)
Stabilization
to
Intermittent
Stream
(linear ft)
Temporary
Impact to
Intermittent
Stream
(linear ft)
Permanent
Fill in
Perennial
Stream
(linear ft)
Stabilization
to Perennial
Stream
(linear ft)
Temporary
Impact to
Perennial
Stream
(linear ft)
Total
Stream
Impact
(linear
ft)
Stream Impacts
Requiring
NCDWR
Mitigation
(linear ft)
2
0
0
0
519
95
20
634
614
3
90
35
10
0
0
0
135
0
5
462
0
0
0
0
0
462
0
6
0
0
0
173
33
0
206
0
7
0
0
0
27
0
0
27
0
10
0
0
0
451
95
14
560
546
11
0
0
0
433
99
23
555
532
14
0
0
0
579
104
20
703
400
18B
47
17
10
0
0
0
74
0
19
0
0
0
0
10
17
27
0
26
0
0
0
1047
30
10
1087
1077
26A
0
0
0
266
65
35
366
331
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28
213
0
10
0
0
0
223
0
30
0
0
0
673
0
10
683
673
31
0
0
0
130
0
58
188
130
32
0
0
0
44
7
0
51
0
35
0
0
0
421
86
48
555
507
37
413
36
30
0
0
0
479
0
40db
93
0
0
0
0
0
93
0
40dc
54
0
0
0
0
0
54
0
40B
0
0
0
52
0
13
65
0
41
0
0
0
1511
304
187
2002
1815
44
0
0
0
0
44
238
282
0
50
0
0
0
318
90
26
434
408
51
32
21
10
0
0
0
63
0
52
0
0
0
588
39
20
647
627
53
0
0
0
948
47
20
1015
995
55
0
0
0
824
22
20
866
846
56
518
0
10
0
0
0
538
0
57
113
22
10
0
0
0
145
0
57A
50
0
10
0
0
0
60
0
58
0
0
0
196
47
20
263
243
58A
0
0
0
485
57
20
562
542
59
17
20
10
0
0
0
47
0
70
0
20
10
0
0
0
30
0
73
10
57
10
0
0
0
77
0
75
0
0
254
0
0
0
254
0
76
1101
0
10
0
0
0
1111
0
78
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
0
79
0
0
0
563
44
20
627
607
82
0
15
10
0
0
0
25
0
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82A
0
0
0
422
0
20
442
422
83
30
0
10
0
0
0
40
0
84
0
0
0
22
58
10
90
0
85
69
19
10
0
0
0
98
0
87
0
0
0
0
10
10
20
0
88
0
0
0
244
30
20
294
0
U-2
0
0
0
26
52
177
255
0
Total
3312
262
424
10962
1468
1086
17524
11315
R-2828 Total Stream Impacts (Meuse): 17524 linear feet
R-2828 Total Stream (Neuse) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 11315 linear feet
R-2828 Wetland Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill
(ac)
Excavation
(ac)
Mechanized Clearing
(ac)
Temporary Impact
(ac)
Total Wetland Impact
(ac)
3
0.55
0
<0.01
0
0.55
5
0.03
0
0
0
0.03
6
0.02
<0.01
0.04
0
0.07
7
0.67
0.07
0.05
0
0.79
8
0.12
0
0.01
0
0.13
9
0.22
0
0
0
0.22
10
0
0
<0.01
0
<0.01
11
0.05
0
0.06
0
0.11
12
0.06
0
0
0
0.06
13
0.02
0
<0.01
0
0.02
13 A
0.40
0
0
<0.01
0.40
14
1.28
0
0.27
0
1.55
15 A
<0.01
0
<0.01
0
0.01
17
0.01
0
<0.01
0
0.01
18
0.36
0
0.04
0
0.40
18A
0.20
0
0.10
0
0.30
19A
0.03
0
0.02
0.85
0.90
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20
2.00
0
0.12
0
2.12
21
0.19
0.02
0.05
0
0.26
23
2.76
0.28
0.26
0
3.30
27
2.50
0.04
0.26
0
2.80
31
0.38
0
0.09
0
0.47
33
0.38
0
0.03
0
0.41
34
0
0
<0.01
0
<0.01
36
0.71
<0.01
0.07
0
0.78
38
0.01
0
<0.01
0
0.02
39
0.08
0
0
0
0.08
42
0
0
0
0.02
0.02
44
0.02
0
0
0.55
0.57
45
0.05
0
0.03
0
0.08
47
0.36
0
0.05
0
0.41
48
0.02
0
<0.01
0.63
0.65
49
<0.01
0
0
0.11
0.11
50A
0.56
0
0.09
0
0.65
51A
0.29
0
0
0
0.29
54
1.88
0
0.10
0
1.98
75
0.03
0
0.02
1.56
1.61
76
<0.01
0
<0.01
0
0.01
77
0.06
0
0
0
0.06
80
0.03
0
0
0
0.03
81
0.04
0
0
0
0.04
82
0
0
<0.01
0
<0.01
83
0
0
<0.01
0
<0.01
U-1
0.08
0
0
0.64
0.72
Total
16.47
0.42
1.81
4.37
23.07
R-2828 Total Wetland Impacts (Meuse): 23.07 acres
R-2828 Total Wetland (Neuse) Requiring DWR Mitigation: 18.70 acres
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R-2828 Open Water (Ponds) Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Total Fill in Open Waters (ac)
4
1.57
13
1.04
13A
1.01
15
0.35
16
1.01
22
0.87
24
0.12
25
0.93
29
1.40
U-1
0.02
Total
8.32
R-2828 Isolated Wetland Impacts in the Neuse River Basin
Site
Permanent Fill (ac)
Total Wetland Impact (ac)
1
0.16
0.16
40A
0.09
0.09
Total
0.25
0.25
R-2828 Total Isolated Wetland Impacts: 0.25 acres
R-2828 Neuse Riparian Buffer Impacts
Site
Zone 1
Impact
(sq ft)
minus
Wetlands
in Zone 1
(sq ft)
= Zone 1
Buffers (not
wetlands)
(sq ft)
Zone 1 Buffer
Mitigation
Required
(using 3:1 ratio)
Zone 2
Impact
(sq ft)
minus
Wetlands
in Zone 2
(sq ft)
= Zone 2
Buffers (not
wetlands)
(sq ft)
Zone 2 Buffer
Mitigation
Required (using
1.5:1 ratio)
2
35356
1825
33531
100593
21738
3691
18047
27071
3
7097
4171
2926
8778
3053
2863
190
285
4
35178
631
34547
103641
17273
1465
15808
23712
6
12287
2384
9903
29709
9439
283
9156
13734
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7-SBR
28472
2175
26297
78891
20582
2448
18134
27201
7-SB S
0
0
0
N/A
1202
0
1202
N/A
10
30667
595
30072
90216
18046
684
17362
26043
11
31871
3372
28499
85497
20008
1984
18024
27036
13
32297
1729
30568
91704
19254
159
19095
28642
14
25640
25393
247
741
15608
12147
3461
5192
18A
130
0
130
390
3197
0
3197
4795
19
Bridge
13347
0
13347
N/A
8828
0
8828
N/A
19
Road
1130
0
1130
3390
984
0
984
1476
25
21884
3109
18775
56325
12478
1103
11375
17063
26
60681
45789
14892
44676
33585
20757
12828
19242
26A
19525
19284
241
723
11354
9141
2213
3319
29
29652
0
29652
88956
9461
0
9461
14192
30
41465
0
41465
124395
25923
0
25923
3884
31
12230
5534
6696
20088
5453
1171
4282
6423
32
29672
548
29124
87372
13897
3383
10514
15771
35
31811
12815
18996
56988
19536
2858
16678
25017
37
27823
11381
16442
49326
17436
1451
15985
23978
40B
5079
0
5079
15237
2317
0
2317
3475
41
Road
86813
34
86779
260337
50085
386
49699
74549
41
Bridge
65438
0
65438
N/A
37217
0
37217
N/A
46
0
0
0
0
270
0
270
405
48
14740
0
14740
N/A
12098
0
12098
N/A
50
26585
16372
10213
30639
16329
6445
9884
14826
51
5029
0
5029
N/A
6023
0
6023
N/A
52
36721
0
36721
110163
21474
0
21474
32211
53
59647
0
59647
178941
36433
0
36433
54649
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55
50950
10469
40481
121443
33292
5534
27758
41637
56
31949
460
31489
94467
22268
663
21605
32408
57
6240
0
6240
N/A
5618
0
5618
N/A
57A
6090
0
6090
18270
4643
0
4643
6964
58
14453
0
14453
43359
7745
0
7745
11618
58A
32839
0
32839
98517
21340
0
21340
32010
70
1931
0
1931
5793
589
0
589
883
72
829
0
829
2487
1377
0
1377
2066
73
2357
0
2357
N/A
1339
0
1339
N/A
74
1566
232
1334
4002
2406
0
2406
3609
75
13991
0
13991
N/A
9505
0
9505
N/A
76
67934
142
67792
203376
45001
0
45001
67501
78
785
0
785
N/A
618
0
618
N/A
79
37328
1214
36114
108342
22955
0
22955
34433
82
2133
0
2133
N/A
1426
0
1426
N/A
82A
13414
0
13414
40242
880
0
880
1320
83
1507
0
1507
N/A
377
0
377
N/A
84
2355
0
2355
N/A
565
0
565
N/A
87
2764
0
2764
N/A
1099
0
1099
N/A
88
16259
0
16259
48777
8963
0
8963
13444
89
407
0
407
1221
0
0
0
0
90
551
0
551
N/A
405
0
405
N/A
90m
0
0
0
0
857
0
857
1286
U-2
11534
0
11534
34602
6198
0
6198
9297
U-3
0
0
0
N/A
295
0
295
N/A
Totals
1148433
169658
978775
2542614
690342
78616
611726
787667
R-2828 Total Zone 1 Neuse Buffer Impacts: 1,148,433 square feet
R-2828 Total Zone 2 Neuse Buffer Impacts: 690342 square feet
R-2828 Total Zone 1 Neuse Buffer Mitigation Required: 2,542,614 square feet
R-2828 Total Zone 2 Neuse Buffer Mitigation Required: 787667 square feet
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Approximate Preliminary R-2829 Impacts (to be finalized in future certification versions), as described in
Version 1 application dated September 12, 2018:
Wetland: 18.4 acres
Stream: 17387 linear feet
Open Waters (Ponds): 7.57 acres
Zone 1 Neuse Buffer: 1350860 square feet
Zone 2 Neuse Buffer: 917248 square feet
The application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of the Cape Fear and
Neuse River Basins in conjunction with the proposed development will not result in a violation of applicable Water
Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will
not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you submitted in your application dated September 12,
2018. Should your project change, you are required to notify the NCDWR and submit 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 the conditions. If any additional wetland impacts, or stream impacts, for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre or 150 linear feet, respectively, additional compensatory mitigation
may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). Additional buffer impacts may require
compensatory mitigation as described in 15A NCAC 2B.0233. For this approval to remain valid, you are required to
comply with all the conditions listed below. In addition, you should obtain all other federal, state or local permits
before proceeding with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non -discharge and Water Supply watershed regulations. This Certification shall expire on the same
day as the expiration date of the corresponding Corps of Engineers Permit. This modification replaces the
certification dated February 15, 2019 and modification dated January 21, 2020.
Conditions of Certification:
1. This 401 Water Quality Certification and Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization is being issued with only the
R-2721 and R-2828 phases having finalized design and impacts. When final design plans are completed for phase
R-2829, a modification to the 401 Water Quality Certification and the Neuse Riparian Buffer Authorization shall be
submitted with fees and final plans to the NC Division of Water Resources. Final designs shall reflect all
appropriate further avoidance, minimization, and updated mitigation for impacts to wetlands, streams, and other
surface waters, and buffers. No construction activities that impact any wetlands, streams, surface waters, or buffers
located in phases R-2829 shall begin until after the permittee applies for, and receives, a written modification of the
401 Water Quality Certification and the Neuse Riparian Buffer Authorization from the NC Division of Water
Resources.
2. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to 14.91 acres of wetlands in phase R-2721A, 14.48 acres of wetlands in
phase R-272113, and 18.7 acres of wetlands in phase R-2828. are required. We understand that you have chosen to
perform compensatory mitigation for impacts to wetlands through the North Carolina Division of Mitigation
Services (DMS) (formerly NCEEP), and that the DMS has agreed to implement the mitigation for the project. DMS
has indicated in letters dated August 28, 2018, February 12, 2019, and December 6, 2019 that they will assume
responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for the above -
referenced project, in accordance with DMS's Mitigation Banking Instrument signed July 28, 2010.
3. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to 7999 linear feet of perennial streams in phase R-2721A and 5274 linear
feet of perennial streams in phase R-2721B is required. We understand that you have chosen to perform
compensatory mitigation for impacts to wetlands through the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (DMS)
(formerly NCEEP), and that the DMS has agreed to implement the mitigation for the project. DMS has indicated in
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letters dated August 28, 2018, February 12, 2019, and December 6, 2019 that they will assume responsibility for
satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for the above -referenced project, in
accordance with DMS's Mitigation Banking Instrument signed July 28, 2010.
4. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to 11,315 linear feet of perennial streams in the Neuse Basin in phase R-
2828 is required by DWR. We understand that DOT intends to use purchased stream credits from the following
collection of Mitigation Banks:
Buffalo Branch, Cedar Grove, Hannah Bridge, Meadow Spring, Polecat, Popular Creek, Selma Mill, Stone Creek,
and Uzzle --- by bank developer RES.
Falling Creek and Grantham Branch ---by bank developer Wildlands Hydrology.
Pancho and Milburnie Dam ---by bank developer Restoration Systems.
The credit purchase and allocation shall be as described in your application in Table 26, as well as stated in
mitigation bank letters received by DWR on January 10, 2020. Before impacts to streams in R-2828 occur, DOT
shall submit a final memo to DWR with a summary, updated ledgers, and proof of purchase showing which credits
have been bought and used to satisfy the 11315 linear feet impact mitigation requirement for R-2828.
5. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to protected Neuse Riparian Buffers are required. Compensatory
mitigation requirements for phase R-2721A are 1,707,456 square feet of Zone 1 buffer and 510,421 square feet of
Zone 2 buffer. Compensatory mitigation requirements for phase R-2721B are 1,671,816 square feet of Zone 1
buffer and 560,624 square feet of Zone 2 buffer. Compensatory mitigation requirements for phase R-2828 are
2,542,614 square feet of Zone 1 Buffer and 787,667 square feet of Zone 2 Buffer. We understand that you have
chosen to perform compensatory mitigation for impacts to protected buffers through use of the North Carolina
Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) (formerly NCEEP). Mitigation for unavoidable impacts to Neuse Riparian
Buffers shall be provided in the Neuse River Basin and done in accordance with 15A NCAC .02B .0295. The DMS
has indicated in letters dated August 28, 2018, February 12, 2019 and December 6, 2019, that they will assume
responsibility for satisfying the compensatory mitigation requirements for the above -referenced project, in
accordance with DMS's Mitigation Banking Instrument signed June 14, 2016.
6. The permittee shall use Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 4B.0124[a]-[e]) in areas draining
to Swift Creek. However, due to the size of the project, the NCDOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC
413.0124(a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered acres.
7. Turbidity curtains shall be used to isolate all work areas from the stream at Swift Creek including pile or
casement installation, placement of riprap, excavation or filling. Strict adherence to the Construction and
Maintenance Best Management Practices will be required. [15A NCAC 2H.0506]
8. Channel relocations shall be completed and stabilized, and approved by NCDWR staff, prior to diverting water
into the new channel. Stream banks shall be matted with coir-fiber matting. Vegetation used for bank stabilization
shall be limited to native riparian vegetation, and should include establishment of a vegetated buffer on both sides of
the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. Also, rip -rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain
the physical integrity of the stream, but the applicant must provide written justification and any calculations used to
determine the extent of rip -rap coverage requested. Once the stream has been turned into the new channel, it may be
necessary to relocate stranded fish to the new channel to prevent fish kills. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
9. The post -construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its
preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted areas shall be revegetated with appropriate native species.
[ 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)]
10. As a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be
accomplished in strict compliance with the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for
Construction and Maintenance Activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]
11. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge
and pre-treated through site -appropriate means (grassed swales, pre -formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.)
before entering the stream. To meet the requirements of NCDOT's NPDES permit NCS0000250, please refer to the
most recent version of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Stormwater Best Management Practices
Toolbox manual for approved measures. [ 15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]
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12. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft construction
methods. More specifically, jetting or other methods of pile driving are prohibited without prior written approval
from the NCDWR first. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
13. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters.
This water shall be captured, treated, and disposed of properly. [I 5A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
14. A turbidity curtain will be installed in the stream if driving or drilling activities occur within the stream channel,
on the stream bank, or within 5 feet of the top of bank, or during the removal of bents from an old bridge. This
condition can be waived with prior approval from the NCDWR. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
15. All bridge construction shall be performed from the existing bridge, temporary work bridges, temporary
causeways, or floating or sunken barges. If work conditions require barges, they shall be floated into position and
then sunk. The barges shall not be sunk and then dragged into position. Under no circumstances should barges be
dragged along the bottom of the surface water. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
16. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and
streams, shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater
than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow
low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including
temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of
wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is
required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by the NCDWR. If this
condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please
contact the NCDWR for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be
required. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
17. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely
as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream
channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases
water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
[15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
18. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. [15A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
19. For all streams being impacted due to site dewatering activities, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and revegetated with appropriate native species. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
20. NCDOT shall be in compliance with the NCS00250 issued to the NCDOT, including the applicable
requirements of the NCGO 1000. Please note the extra protections for the sensitive watersheds.
21. The stream channels shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum
extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation
responsible for maintaining the stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream
channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. [I 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
22. Pipes and culverts used exclusively to maintain equilibrium in wetlands, where aquatic life passage is not a
concern, shall not be buried. These pipes shall be installed at natural ground elevation. [ 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)]
23. A copy of the final construction drawings shall be furnished to the NCDWR Central Office prior to the pre -
construction meeting. The permittee shall provide written verification that the final construction drawings comply
with the permit drawings contained in the application received by NCDWR. Any deviations from the approved
drawings are not authorized unless approved by the NC Division of Water Resources.
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24. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed impaired watersheds shall be designed, constructed,
and operated with sediment and erosion control measures that meet Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A
NCAC 4B .0124). However, due to the size of the project, NC DOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 413
.0124(a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered acres.
25. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed impaired watersheds shall not discharge
stormwater directly to surface waters. Stormwater shall be treated using appropriate best management practices
(e.g., vegetated conveyances, constructed wetlands, detention ponds, etc.) prior to discharging to surface waters.
26. All stormwater runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through stream buffers at non -erosive velocities, unless
otherwise approved by this certification. [15A NCAC 2B.0233]
27. All riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the
preconstruction contours and revegetated. Maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non -woody
species by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. For the purpose of this condition,
maintained buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation corridor that will be subject to regular NCDOT
maintenance activities including mowing. The area with non -maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated
with native woody species before the next growing season following completion of construction. Insert buffer rule
citation. [15ANCAC 2B.0233]
28. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B.0233(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and
erosion control devices in Zone 1, outside of the approved project impacts, anywhere on this project. Moreover,
sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers provided that Zone 1 is not
compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow.
29. All clearing of vegetation for purpose of relocating overhead power lines within jurisdictional wetlands shall be
performed without the use of mechanized equipment. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
30. The permittee will need to adhere to any and all appropriate in -water work moratoria (including the use of pile
driving or vibration techniques) prescribed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, the US Fish & Wildlife
Service, and/or the NC Division of Marine Fisheries. [15A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(2) and 15A NCAC 4B.0125]
31. Prior to, and during the construction of project, the permittee shall coordinate with the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission and the US Fish & Wildlife Service to ensure that the construction will not result in negative
impacts to threatened and endangered mussels. Should either of those agencies require changes to the proposed
design or construction activities, a modification to this 401 Water Quality Certification may be required. Any
changes to the design authorized by this certification will require approval from the NC Division of Water
Resources. [15A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(2) and 15A NCAC 4B.0125]
32. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between
curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to
surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. [I 5A NCAC 0213.0200]
33. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
34. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing shall not be modified. Disturbed
floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
35. The use of rip -rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip -rap placed for stream
stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. [15A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
36. As stated in your application, the NCDOT shall design, construct, and operate and maintain hazardous spill catch
basins (HSCBs) at the Swift Creek crossing.
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37. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings
submitted for approval. [15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
38. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms,
cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
39. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
40. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. Any leak of such
chemicals into streams, wetlands, ponds or buffers is a Violation of Water Quality standards. A spill kit shall be located
at all active impact sites to enable immediate cleanup if necessary. [ 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
41. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification. [I5ANCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
42. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters
is prohibited. [I 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
43. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality
standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other
appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If the NCDWR determines that such standards or laws are not being
met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that
further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certification. [15A
NCAC 0213.02001
44. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise
authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
45. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and
the on -site project manager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
46. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorization, including all non-commercial borrow and waste sites associated with the project, shall be clearly marked
by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless
otherwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0501 and .0502]
47. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and
sedimentation control requirements, etc.
48. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours of
discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
49. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division
Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify the NCDWR when all
work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. [I 5A NCAC 02H.0502(f)]
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50. Native riparian vegetation (i.e., trees and shrubs native to your geographic region) must be reestablished in the
riparian areas within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of
construction. [15A NCAC 02B.0233(10)] & [15ANCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
51. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be
located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road
construction activities. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
52. 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 [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]:
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.
53. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or surface waters, or within 5 feet of the top
of bank, without prior approval from DWR. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
54.. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance with G.S.
Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). Regardless of applicability of the Sediment
and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall incorporate appropriate Best Management Practices for the control of
sediment and erosion so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. [15A NCAC 02H
.0506 {b)(3) and (c)(3) and 15A NCAC 02B .0200]
55. Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures shall be equal to or
exceed the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Manual, or for linear transportation projects, the NCDOT Sediment and Erosion Control Manual.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) sites, including contractor -
owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of
erosion control measures and stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, installed, operated, and maintained
in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and
implementation shall comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act and the Mining Act of 1971.
If any portion the proj ect occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs), SA, Trout, W S-1,
WS-11, High Quality Waters (HQW), Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), or 303(d) impaired waters, then the
sedimentation and erosion control designs shall comply with the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 04B .0124,
Design Standards in Sensitive Watershed. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3); GC 4135]
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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. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made
conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the
expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition
with the office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered
filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and 5:OOpm, except
for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings.
The petition may be faxed -provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of
Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Telephone: (919) 431-3000, Facsimile: (919) 431-3100
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Bill F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
This the 30th day of January 2020
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
EDOCUSigned by:
12DCD474
Linda Culpepper, Director
WQC No. 4179
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NCDWR Project No.:
Applicant:
Project Name:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
County:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
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 this certificate to the 401 Transportation Permitting
Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This form
may be returned to NCDWR by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not
necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Agent's Certification
Date:
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
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Date