20011643 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20011108

OF vV A TF Michael F. Easley, Governor
RQ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
\O North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
?2 r Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
>_ y Acting Director
p Y Division of Water Quality
November 21, 2001
DW Q # 01-1643
Buncombe County
David Hanks, Interim Director
Regional Water Authority of Asheville, Buncombe, and Henderson
PO Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Hanks:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact an unnamed tributary of Swannanoa
River for the purpose of constructing the waterline extension, as described in your application materials received by the
Division of Water Quality on November 8, 2001. After reviewing your'application, we have decided that this work is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3288, which can be downloaded from our web site at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 12 when the US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) 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, Non-Discharge, State Stormwater 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. If you change your
project, you must notify us in writing 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 descnbed 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 acqudicatory 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 1508 of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Adminish-ave Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-6714. This certification,end its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 161716UH Service Center Raleigh. NC 276951617 (919) 733i7015 Customer Service
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ASHEV ILLS
October 30, 2001
Mr. David Baker
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, N. C. 28801-5006
RE: Request for Nationwide Permit
Waterline Improvements, 2000 - 2001 Annexation Areas
Project No. WM-01-02-002
Dear Mr. Baker:
011643
On behalf of the Regional Water Authority of Asheville, Buncombe, and Henderson Counties and the
City of Ashevil se find our application package requesting approval for NWP 12 for the
installation o all-inch waterli a along Arnold Road and crossing an unnamed tributary that flows into
the Swannano
By copy of this letter, we are transmitting copies of this submittal to the following agencies for their
review:
• John Dorney (7 copies)
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
• North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (1 copy)
Attn.: Owen Anderson
Route 1, Box 624
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786
Please feel free to call me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
O
44 #ohn everri, P . Et City Engineer
Enclosure ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF ASHEVILLE
POST OFFICE BOX 7148
ASHEVILLE, NC 28802
(828( 259.5617
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 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: Regional Water Authority of Asheville Buncombe and Henderson
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. Box 7148
SUBDIVISION NAME N/A
CITY: Asheville STATE: N.C. ZIP CODE: 28802
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Approximately 500 feet off of U.S. Hwv 70 on Arnold Road, across
from V.A. Hospital property.
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) 828-259-5955
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
David Hanks Interim Director P. O. Box 7148 Asheville, NC 28802
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Buncombe -NEAREST TOWN: Asheville
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) Approximately 500 feet
off of U.S. Hwy. 70 on Arnold Road
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed Tributarv to Swannanoa River 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 ? NOE IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NO
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS
COUNTIES), WHAT ISDTHWITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 E AND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNAT ON?F N/AIST OF
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8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ? NO ® 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 ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: Not availible, survey limited
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
Creek area
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION: 0.06 Acres
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.06 Acres
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: N/A
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: 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: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: X CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
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?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Construction of a waterline extension to provide service to city residents as a part of the 2001 - 2002
annexation area requirements Standard utility construction equipment will be utilized for this
proposed work such as backhoe and loaders.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: The proposed waterline extention will provide enhanced and fire
protection water service to all adjacent properties.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
The proposed horizontal alignment was selected in in such a way to minimize enencroachment into
the wetland areas the impact to the wetlands is minimum as per the attached drawings.
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: One (1) copy of this permit application package will be sent to North Carolina
Widlife Commission for their review.
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.
Seven 7 copies of this permit application acka a will be sent to North Carolina Division of Water
Quality for their review and distribution to other aizencies.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES® NO ? (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
(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:
(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? Residential
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? Public System
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,
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
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