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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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June 1, 2000
Henderson County
DWQ Project # 000658
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Etowah Sewer Company
c/o Frank L. Todd
PO Box 1659
Etowah, NC 28729
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to excavate 0.23 acres of wetlands in Henderson
County for the purpose of sewer force main cgnstruction, as you described in your application received by the Division of
Water Quality on May 19, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this action is covered by
General Water Quality Certification Number 3101. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 12
when issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 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, Non-Discharge and
Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 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 except as modified below. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all
conditions. If total 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) (6) and (7). This approval shall expire when the corresponding Nationwide Permit
expires or as otherwise provided in the General Certification. 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 919-733-9646.
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
Project: ETOWAH SEWER COMPANY
SEWER FORCE MAIN & PUMP STATION
Henderson County, Mills River Township
Project No.: LAA99-485
Date: MAY 12, 2000
Re: Wetlands 401 Application
NC Division of Water Quality
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This proposed Sewer Force Main Extension project is being designed for ETOWAH SEWER COMPANY.
The main purpose is to provide wastewater effluent discharge for an existing (permitted) WWTF, owned
and operated by Etowah Sewer Company. The proposed pump station and existing WWTF is located just
off SR1205 (Old US 64) at Gash Creek. Proposed force main will be installed along edge of roadway
pavement within NCDOT rights-of-way.
The scope of work consists of:
Installation of duplex wastewater effluent pump station at an existing WWTF located adjacent to Gash
Creek at Old US 64 (SR1203). Approximately 9300 LF of 6-inch diameter force main shall be installed to
the point of proposed discharge relocation at the French Broad River at the foot of bridge abutment over
US 64. Stream crossings impacted by this project are listed below. Necessary stream bank and channel
protection will be provided at each location to ensure the least effect and disturbance to the natural
conditions and vegetation at each crossing.
Listing of Stream Crossings: (in order beginning at the pump station and preceding to point of discharge)
A.) Un-Named stream on the South side of SRI 205 (Willow Road) approximately 700 feet East of
intersection of SR1205 and Southern Railroad.
B.) Spillway (dry-bed) for French Broad River located on the East side of US 64 approximately 800 feet
South or West of the bridge over French Broad River.
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
MAY 192000
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION 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.
1. OWNER'S NAME: Etowah Sewer Company
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1659. Etowah, North Carolina 28729
SUBDIVISION NAME: Utility Construction Project; Pronosed Sewer Force Main Extension
CITY: Etowah STATE: N. C. ZIP CODE: 28792
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Proposed Sewer Force Main Extension; alone Willow Road
(SRI 205). Etowah School Road (SR1206). and US 64 to French Broad River,
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) 828-697-3065
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Frank L. Todd, President; 828-697-3065
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Henderson NEAREST TOWN: Hendersonville
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR1205, SR1606 &
US64, beeinnine at SRI 203 (Old US64) alone these routes to point of discharge at French Broad
River at bridge on US 64.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: 1.) Un-named stream crossing SRI 205 2.) Spillway
(dry-bed) for French Brood River crossing US 64. RIVER BASIN: French Broad
7. (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 X NO IF YES, EXPLAIN: the proposed point of discharge by
the force main extension from the WWTF is at the French Broad River which is beine considered for
a recreational reclassification
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES NO X
(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? XL
01' 1?
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES NO X IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: approx. 1.06 acres being total
length of nronosed force main extension (disturbed area).
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0.23
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION: 0.23 ac. (Pipeline Trenching)
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.23 ac.
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: l.) un-named stream crossing
SR1205 .) Spillway (dry-bed) for French Broad River at US 64.
LENGTH BEFORE: 0 FT AFTER: 0 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 0 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0 FT AFTER: 0 FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAMIFLOODING:
OTHER:
11. 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)
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Lay 6" diameter Sewer Force Main
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
A.) Perpendicular Stream Crossing alone roadway shoulder on SR1205 is necessary B.) Access to the
discharge point at French Broad River. Minimal trenching to accomadate the installation of the
sewer line.
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 X (IF NO, GO TO 16)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO X
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO
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: N/A
(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?
(1) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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 LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM,
ETOWAH SEWER COMPANY
Frank L. Todd, Jr., .,President
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Laughter, Austin and Associates, P.A.
Engineering* Planning • Land Surveying
131 FOURTH AVENUE EAST
HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28792
Jon H. Laughter
Donald J. Austin
Thomas P. Welbourn
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
James D. Chambless, Sr.
John R. Dorney
North Carolina Division of Water Quality C00658
Wetlands/401 Unit
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
[phone]
Fax[phone]
WATS 1-800-858-LAND
May 12, 2000
Project: Pre-Construction Notification Application
Stream Crossing Permit
Etowah Sewer Company; Sewer Extension
Henderson County
LAA Job No. 99-485
] Application For Plan Review [ ] Preliminary [ ?' ] New Submittal [ ] REVISION [ ] Final Submittal
] Information You Requested [ ] Additional Info. Requested [ ] For Approval [ ] As-Built Submittal
] Completion Certification [ ] Request To Start Construction [ ] For Your Files [ ] Other
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PAYMENT
Dear Mr. Dorney: RECEIVED
In reference to the aforementioned project, please find enclosed for your consideration and approval A.)
Seven (7) copies of a "Pre-Construction Notification Application" (Stream Crossing Permit) B.) Seven (7) copies of
Plan/Profile drawing showing the proposed point of stream crossing C.) Brief Project Narrative.
If additional information is required or should you have any questions, please phone me at
[phone] or (800) 858-LAND. Facsimile [phone].
Respectfully submitted,
LAUGHTER, /AUSTIN AND ASSOCIATES, P.A.
JON H. LAUGHTER, P.E., R.L.S.
Copies to: Mark Davis Old Fish Hatchery
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
828 452-2546 828 452-7772(fax)
David Baker US Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
828 271-4854

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Pre-Construction Notification Application
Stream Crossing Permit
Etowah Sewer Company; Sewer Extension
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Henderson County
LAA Job No. 99485
Copies to (continued) :
US Fish and Wildlife Service
State Historic Preservation Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
828 258-3939
NC Division of Archives and History
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
919 733-4863 -
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Attachments:
Enclosures: yes
Proj. status: Applic.
Action: review/approve
cc: Project file
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