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Michael F Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gr(e? ory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
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DWQ Project No.: 02-0477 County:
Applicant: Catawba Count
Project Name: Blackburn Construction/Demolition Unit 2, Phase 1 Landfill
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: October 8, 2002
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/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1621.This form may be returned to DWQ 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
1, , 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:
Agent's Certification
1, , 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:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
1, Mark D. Cathey , as a duly registered Professional Engineer (i.e., Engineer,
Landscape Architect, Surveyor, ect.) 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. 24993 Date October 8, 2002
Wetlands/401 Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699.1650 Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
April 10, 2002
Catawba County
DWQ Project 4: 02-0477
APPROVAL OF 401 Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Catawba County
Attn: Mr. Barry Edwards
100-A Southwest Boulevard
Newton, NC 28658
Dear Mr. Edwards:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to culvert the south fork of Catawba River in .02
acres of wetlands and 24 linear feet of waters for the purpose of road improvement as you described in your application
dated March 28, 2002. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3375, which may be viewed on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This certification
allows you to use General Permit Number 14 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. 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 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 and any additional conditions listed below.
1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters or
areas within 50 feet of all streams and ponds to notify the state in order to assure compliance for future wetland
and/or water impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the
issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is later).
2. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion
Form" to notify DWQ that all the work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. The responsible party
shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401 /Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality.
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 or Mike Parker at our Mooresville Regional Office at
704-663-6040.
Sincerely,
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D
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NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands
Attachments
cc: Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
File copy
Central Files
Mark Cathey, P.E., McGill Associates, P.A.
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Office Use Only:
USACE Action ID No.
Processing
No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1.
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1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit ? 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
14
Form Version October 2001
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3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: X
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
Applicant Information

1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Catawba County
Mailing Address: 100-A Southwest Boulevard
Newton, NC 28658
Telephone Number: 828-465-8260 Fax Number: 828-465-8392
E-mail Address: barrye(a?mail.co.catawba.nc.us
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: Mark Cathey, P.E.
Company Affiliation: McGill Associates, P.A.
Mailing Address: 55 Broad Street
Asheville NC 28801
Telephone Number: 828-252-0575 Fax Number:-828-252-2518
E-mail Address: markcPmcgillengineers.com
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III. Project Information
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. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Blackburn Landfill Construction & Demolition LF, Unit 2, Phase 1
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 361803318190
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Newton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From I-40, south on 321 then west
on Hwy 10 (exit off 321). Go approximately 2 miles then left at light onto Hickory-
Lincolnton Hwy. (S R 1008) Go approximately .75 miles and then left on Rocky Ford Road
(S.R. 2019). The landfill is approximately.5 miles on your right.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N: 680929.78, E: 1313566.61
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
The land is currently used for a municipal solid waste landfill and a proposed construction
and demolition landfill. The property being developed for the construction and demolition
landfill has been used as a borrow area since 1980.
7. Property size (acres): +/- 228 Acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): South Fork Catawba River
9. River Basin: Catawba
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(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mgps/.)
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: To extend an existing 60" CMP culvert (39'
long) by approximately 24 feet to allow necessary road improvements for accessing the new
construction and demolition landfill. We decided that extending the pipes would have less
impact than constructing retaining walls at each end of the pipe as originally proposed.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Equipment normally
Used for this type of construction (i.e. trackhoe)
Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Catawba County owns more than 500
acres in the vicinity of the existing landfill facility that is proposed for landfill development
or landfill soil use. The County owns the property to the north and across Rocky Ford Road.
The County also owns the adjacent farmland to the east 010 acres). There are some
residential areas west and south of the property.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
A LETTER OF APPROVAL has been received from NCDENR, Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section for the grading and erosion control associated with the overall
development A copy of the approval has been attached. We have been unable to locate any
previous permits for the existing crossing. The area being developed has been used as a borrow ,
area for municipal landfill operation since 1980. McGill Associates has not submitted any
permit requests other than erosion control permits since our involvement with the landfill began
in 1995. The landfill personnel has been unable to locate any previous permits in their files.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application:
The proposed modification to the existing stream crossing will be the access for all future
development of this property.
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
See Attached

• List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized ctearmg, grading, tin,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at h"://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: unknown (located
only adjacent to stream)
Total area of wetland impact proposed: <.02 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
map)
1 Culvert Extensiont 24.0' add. Unnamed 3' perennial
39.1'exist.
2 Existing Culvert 40.0 3' perennial
3 Existing Culvert 40.0' 1.5' perennial

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of US 'aps www.tot)ozone.coni,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all strea on site: 148.5'
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuarl _Sounds,...At Ic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Imnacts are beine minimized by maintaininv the stream crossing in existing location. An
Erosion Control Plan has been approved for the site and will be strictly adhered to. The existing
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crossing is being widened only enough to provide safe two-way traffic of trucks entering and
exiting the waste disposal area and to provide enough shoulder for installation of guardrail.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://l12o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
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will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://112o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ? No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* impact Multi tier Re uired
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Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0242 or .0260.
N/A
XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
N/A
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes r] No ?
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No ?
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
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work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
been met.
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided,)
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Discussion of Wetlands Impact
In accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules (15A
NCAC 1313), a Site Study is required for potential landfill sites in North Carolina. A Site
Study was performed on this property and submitted and approved by the NCDENR,
Division of Waste Management in 1994.
Wetlands have never been delineated on the project site, but according to previous
correspondence from Mr. G. Wayne Wright to Catawba County, dated April 5, 1994,
wetlands do exist adjacent to the unnamed tributary. A copy of all of the USACE
correspondence from the original Site Study has been enclosed as Appendix 2.
Our proposed culvert extension (#1) will impact approximately 24.0 feet of
additional stream and therefore would impact any wetlands located in these areas.
Although we do not claim to be an authority on wetland identification, we are certain that
wetlands do not exist outside the natural creek bank in this area. Therefore, the
maximum wetlands area affected by the culvert extension would be less than 500 square
feet.
There are two (2) additional stream crossings at the project site. One of the
additional crossings is located on the same unnamed stream as our proposed culvert
extension. The crossing (#2) is located approximately 730 feet downstream of the
proposed culvert extension. The second additional crossing (#3) is located on another
unnamed stream that converges with the stream where our culvert extension is proposed.
All of these crossing were installed to access soil borrow material required to operate the
landfill. The crossings were installed in the same location as the old stream locations that
existed when the County purchased the property in 1979. The landfill began operating in
1980. As stated previously in the permit application, we have been unable to locate any
existing permits for these crossings. McGill Associates has not been involved with
permitting any stream crossings for the County since we became involved with the
landfill in 1995. Therefore, we assume the crossings were installed between 1980 and
1995. Landfill personnel have been unable to locate any permits or establish exactly
when the stream crossings were installed. The stream crossings are located on Figure 2.
The floodplain information that was attached to the original correspondence to
Mr. Steve Chapin with the USACE was inaccurate. The landfill property that was shown
on the attachment was not scaled properly in relation to the streams and 100-year flood
area. A Flood Insurance Study for Catawba County, North Carolina was performed in
August 1994 and published by FtMA. However, the study did not include the property
in question, instead the limit of the study extended to the intersection of Hwy 10 and
South Fork Catawba River. The 100-year flood elevation at this point is approximately
821.0. South Fork converges with the stream that leaves the landfill property
approximately 20,000 feet downstream of the crossing. Therefore, since the drainage
basin for South Fork is significantly increased south of the crossing with Highway 10 and
the convergence with the stream in question is approximately 20,000 feet downstream,
the flood elevation on the landfill property should not exceed 821.0. We have developed
Figure 3 to show the limits of the 100-year floodplain, assuming a maximum flood
elevation of 821.0. We have also enclosed a copy of the Flood Insurance Study cover for
verification, the portion of the study that shows the elevation at the crossing of South
Fork and Highway 10, and Figure 3. This information has been attached as Appendix 1.
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P.O. Box 389.10"-A SOUIh West Boulevard • New[on. North Caroiina 28658 -0389 • Tclcanonc (.Ol) »6? 8_(y.)
' FAX t 7O4) -165-S302
February 22, 1994
Mr. Steve Chapin
USACE
37 Battery Park Ave.
Room 75
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mr. Chapin:
We have operated a sanitary landfill on the 216 acre site shown on the enclosed floodplain map.
Fifty six acres of the property has refuse in place and we are seeking a state permit to build a lined cell
on another sixty acres. As part of that permitting process I need your approval as regards floodplain
j' and wetland infringement. There is a small, unnamed stream on the property but the active cell and
the planned lined cell will be at least 100' from the stream.
I will appreciate your assistance in making the floodplain/wetlands determination required in permitting.
Please call me if you need more information.
Sincerely,
Dick Wyatt
County Engineer
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P. O. BOX 1390
wILMING T CN, NORTH CAROJNA 28402-1890
April 5, 1994
Regulatory Bra.:c'.^
Action 'D. 199:01763, Pre-Application
Catawba County
c/o Mr. Dick Wyatt, County Engineer
Post Office Box 389
Newton; North Carolina 28558-0389
Dear Mr. Wyatt!
This is in response to vour February 22, 1994 letter and site meeting
with Mr. Steve Chapin of my staff, regardina the proposed expansion of the
Catawba County sanitary landfill, located just south of Rockv Ford Road,
adjacent to an unnamed tributary o= the Catawba River, in south central
Catawba CounLy, North Carolina. The landfill already has 66 acres of refuse
n place. Currently, the cou.^ty is seeking a state permit to expand and
build a ainPd cell on an adjacent 60-acre tract (Unit 2).
During cur onsite meeting with you, we determined that wetlands co
exist on Unit _' in the area adjacent to the tributary. However, it is our
understanding that these wetlands wil_ be avoided due to a state reetr_ction
to remain at least 50 feet away from any stream and higher in elevation from
areas that have a seasonal high watar table less than 4 feet in depth from
ground level.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chapin in our Asheville
Regulatory Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
e 'rlri?g
hip Regulatory Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental' Management
Water Quality ctlan.Zinq
Post Office Box 953E
Raleigh, Norr-. Carclina 7526-0535
CATAWBA COUNTY
P.O. Box 389. 100-A South Weat Boulevard • Newton, Noah Carolina 28658-0389 - Telcphone [phone]
FAX [phone]
February 7, 1995
Mr. 0. Wayne Wright, Chief
Regulatory Branch
Department of the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Post-It'" brand fax transmittal memo 7671 F# of pages e, I
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RE, Action 1D 199401763, Pre-Application
Proposed Unit 2 Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Wright:
In my letter dated February 22, 1994 to Mr, Steve Chapin of your Asheville office, I indicated that the
new cell would be "at least 100' from the stream." In their review of our permit application for this
landfill expansion, the North Carolina Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) noted that your
response dated April 5, 1994 cited the State restriction that the landfill "remain at least 50' away from
any stream ..."
I am writing this letter at the request of the Division to clarify that the design of the proposed Unit 2
expansion might, In fact, approach the stream within about 50', rather than the 100' stated in my earlier
letter. The purpose of this letter, therefore. Is to document that understanding for your records. I
understand that our plans for development of this landfill would still fall within Corps guidelines for
protection of wetlands, as stated in your letter of April 5, 1994.
Thank you and Mr. Chapin for your cooperation with this project.
Sincerely,
/rat rkl? .? u?y 1-, .. , ., .. ? ? •
Richard H. fatt?,]?.E.-
County En neer
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS CJ O"
P.O. BOX 1890^;;^•
WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF August 16, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199401763
Mr. Richard H. Wyatt,
County Engineer
Catawba County
Post Office Box 389
Newton, North Carolina 28658-0389
Dear Mr. Wyatt:
Reference your letter of February 22, 1994, our response of
April 5, 1994, and your letter of February 7, 1995, regarding
your proposed expansion of the Catawba County sanitary landfill
adjacent to a tributary to the Catawba River, south of Rocky Ford
Road, in Catawba County, North Carolina.
We understand that your design for the Unit 2 expansion might
approach to within 50 feet of the tributary. As indicated in our
earlier letter, if your work is located in accordance with the
restrictions of the State of North Carolina, wetlands subject to
our regulatory jurisdiction will not be impacted, and a
Department of the Army (DA) will not be required.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin,
Asheville Fie16 Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (704) 271-
4014.
Sincerely,
yne Wr' ht
hief, Regulatory Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Pnnted on ® Recycled Paper
APPENDIX 3
(North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation
Office Correspondence from 1994 Site Study Report)

LAW
2'GINEERING AND ENV;RON"ENTAL SERVICES
March 8, 1994
Mr. David Brooks
North Carolina Department of
Cultural Resources
Historic Preservation Office
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Site
Catawba County, North Carolina
Law Environmental Job No. 56-9632-TR
Dear Mr. Brooks:

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Catawba County currently operates a sanitary landfill known as the Blackburn site. Law
Environmental, on behalf of Catawba County, is currently preparing a Site Study for permitting
of an additional area of this site. The proposed area consists of about 70 acres in the northwestern
portion of the landfill property. The landfill property is situated south of State Road 2019,
approximately three miles north of the Lincoln County line. Ile South Fork Catawba River is
located approximately two miles east of the site, and the town of Blackburn approximately one mile
west of the site (Figure 1).
As part of this Site Study, the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Solid Waste Management (NCDSWM) requires that information be
submitted regarding areas of archeological and/or historical significance which may be present in
the vicinity of the landfill property. We request any information you may have (and a list of
resources exhausted) pertaining to these significant areas of interest at or near the proposed landfill
expansion.
LAW ENN'IRONMENTAL, INC.
4333 WILMONT ROAD. STE. 300
CHARLOTTE. NC 28208
P 0. BOX 240674
CHARLOTTE NC 28224.0674
704.357.1747
FAX [phone]
:NE V I-E VA IZOANIs

Mr. David Brooks
March 8, 1994
Page 2
We would appreciate your attention to this request so that we can address any areas of significance
that may be present. If you have any questions regarding this request, or if you require additional
information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL N.C., INC.
Cliff R. Lundgren
Project Geologist
Neil J. Gilbert, P.E., P.G.
Corporate Geological Consultant
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ATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
March 30, 1994
Cliff R. Lundgen
Law Environmental, Inc.
4333 Wilmont Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28208
Re: Proposed landfill expansion, Blackburn site,
Catawba County, Law Environmental Job No. 56-
9632-TR, ER 94-8519
Dear Mr. Lundgen:
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Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of March 8, 1994, concerning the above project. We
have also received information concerning this project from Richard Wyatt of
Catawba County government.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and have located the following
structures of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the
project:
Grace Union Church and Cemetery, located on the southwest corner of the
junction of SR 1008 and SR 2030, Blackburn vicinity. This property was
listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1990.
Since we do not have information showing the location of the existing portion of
the landfill in relation to the proposed section, we are unable to assess the effects
of this project on the historic church. We do not have any additional information
on historic structures in this section of Catawba County in the Survey and
Planning Branch of the State Historic Preservation Office.
The proposed location for the new landfill site on the Catawba River includes areas
that are likely to have significant archaeological resources. However, the area
proposed for development at the existing landfill is' unlikely to contain similar
resources due to the grading that has already taken place on the property.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities. The survey should be conducted only on the Catawba River site. We
will be glad to offer our assistance in developing a scope of work for this project.

109 East Joan Street • Raleigh, North Grdiaa 27601-2807
Cliff R. Lundgen
March 30, 1994, Page 2
Enclosed is a list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed
an interest in conducting contract work in North Carolina. Individual files providing
additional information on the consultants may be examined at the State Historic
Preservation Office's Office of State Archaeology, 421 North Blount Street,
Raleigh. If additional names are desired, you may consult the current listing of the
members of the Society of Professional Archaeologists, or contact the society's
current secretary/treasurer, David L. Carlson, Department of Anthropology, Texas
A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4352, telephone [phone].
Any of the above persons, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be
contacted to conduct the recommended investigation.
As per your telephone conversation with Elizabeth Dowd, environmental review
specialist, we want to clarify the organization of our office and enclose a section
brochure for your use and reference.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Fart 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Si n cer?y,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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Enclosures
cc: Richard Wyatt, P.E.
Catawba County
P.O. Box 389
Newton, NC 28658

APPENDIX 4
(North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Correspondence from 1994 Site
Study Report)
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August 3, 1994
LAW
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Ms. Inge Smith
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Division of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Site
Catawba County, North Carolina
Law Environmental Project 56-9632-PHI
Dear Ms. Smith:
FILE-`COPY
Catawba County currently operates a sanitary landfill known as the Blackburn site. Law
Environmental, on behalf of Catawba County, is preparing a Site Study for permitting of an
additional area of this site as a municipal solid waste landfill. The proposed area consists of about
70 acres in the northwestern portion of the landfill property. The Blackburn landfill is located
south of State Road 2019, approximately three miles north of the Lincoln County line. The South
Fork Catawba River is approximately two miles east of the site, and the town of Blackburn is
approximately two miles northwest of the site (Figure 1).
As part of this Site Study, the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Solid Waste Management requires that information be submitted regarding
impact that the landfill might have on (1) any lands included in the State Nature and Historic
Preserve, and (2) endangered or threatened species, or critical habitat.
We request any information you may have (and a list of resources exhausted) pertaining to these
significant areas of interest at or within 2,000 feet of the proposed landfill expansion.
We would appreciate your attention to this request so that we can address any issues or items of
significance that may be present. If you have any questions regarding this request, or if you
require additional information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL N.C., INC.
Neil J. Gilbert, P.E., P.G.
Chief Engineer
cc: Mr. Dick Wyatt
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JOB NO. 56.9632 TR FIGURE 1
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Parks & Recreation
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Dr. Philip K. McKnelly, Director
August 23, 1994
Neil J. Gilbert
Law Environmental, Inc.
2801 Yorkmont Road, Suite 300
P.O. Box 240674
Charlotte, NC 28224-0674
Subject: Blackburn Sanitary
Parks, Natural and
Threatened Species
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Landfill; Potential Impacts on State
Scenic Rivers, and Endangered and
The Division does not know of any parks or recreational areas in
the vicinity of the proposed landfill that might be adversely
affected by the project, nor are there any Wild and Scenic Rivers
located in this part of the state. According to the Natural
Heritage Program database, no federal or state-listed species of
plants or animals have been recorded within the immediate
vicinity of the project site, although there is a record for the
Santee chub (Cyprinella zanema), a species of fish that is
considered significantly rare in North Carolina, from the Yadkin
River downstream from the project site. As long as best
management practices are followed for the control of erosion and
sedimentation, we do not have any significant concerns regarding
this project.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. If you
need any further information, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,

?L-5L_?. V. 1 4'
Stephen P. Hall, Environmental Review Specialist
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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APPENDIX 5
(North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Correspondence from on-going
Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by McGill
Associates)

@McGill
A S S O C I A T E S
November 6, 2001
Mr. Harry LeGrande
Natural Heritage Program
NCDENR
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
RE: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. LeGrande:
Catawba County is currently conducting a site study for submittal to the Solid Waste
Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
for a potential expansion of their existing landfill at the Blackburn site. The County is
considering adding two parcels to the landfill: the Wilfong parcel (110 acres) and the Mauser
parcel (135 acres). As part of the permitting process, the rules of the NCDENR Solid Waste
Section as set forth in 15A NCAC 13B.1622 (10) and elsewhere require that the landfill activities
not jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the
destruction or adverse modification of a critical habitat, protected under the Federal Endangered
Species Act of 1973. We would appreciate your assistance in determining if the potential
development of this property as a landfill site would violate the aforementioned rules. A project
location map and a site map are enclosed.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this project. Please do not hesitate to call
if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Mc ILL ASSO TE .A.
DAVE PASKO
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Barry Edwards
01302/endangeredspecies-nov-11-6-01.doc
E n g i n e e r i n g P l a n n i n g • F i n a n c e
McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259, Asheville. NC 28802 • 55 Broad Street, .4slierille, NC 28801
828.252.0575 • FAX [phone]
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Mr. Dave Pasco
McGill Associates
P.O. Box 2259
• Asheville, NC 28802
Subject: Proposed Landfill Expansion, Blackburn Landfill, Catawba County
Dear Mr. Pasco:
The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species, significant natural communities, or
priority natural areas at the site nor within a mile of the site.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at
<www.ncsparks.net/nhp/search.html> for a listing of rare plants and animals and significant
natural communities in the county and on the topographic quad map. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at 919-715-8687 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
V`7 2;- Z .l,)
Harry E. LeGrand, Jr., Zoologist
Natural Heritage Program
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APPENDIX 6
(North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office Correspondence from on-
going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by McGill
Associates)

qMcGill
A S S O C I A T E S

November 6, 2001
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
State Historic Preservation Office
North Carolina Dept. of Cultural Resources
4610 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4610
RE: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Gledhill-Earley:
Catawba County is currently conducting a site study for submittal to the Solid Waste
Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
for a potential expansion of their existing landfill at the Blackburn site. The County is
considering adding two parcels to the landfill: the Wilfong parcel (110 acres) and the Mauser
parcel (135 acres). As part of the permitting process, the rules of the NCDENR Solid Waste
Section as set forth in 15A NCAC 13B.1622 (7) & (8) and elsewhere require that the landfill
activities do not damage or destroy any archaeological or historical property. We request any
information that you may have pertaining to the historical significance of the site. A project
location map and a site map are enclosed.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this project. Please do not hesitate to call
if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
cGILL AS OCIA P.A.
DAVE PASKO
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Barry Edwards
01302/historicpreservation-n ov-11-6-0l .doc
Engineering Planning • Finance
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
December 3, 2001
Dave Pasko
McGill Associates
PO Box 2259
Asheville NC 28802
Re: Proposed Landfill Expansion Blackburn Landfill, Catawba County, ER 02-8215
Dear Mr. Pasko:
Thank you for your letter of November 6, 2001, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources which
would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
David Brook
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Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax
Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4617 [phone].733-8653
Restoration 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4613 [phone].715-4801
Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4618 (919) 7334763 9715-4801
APPENDIX 7
(Erosion Control Plan "Letter of Approval" from North Carolina Land
Quality Section)
North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
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Mr. Barry B. Edwards ?-
Catawba County
100-A Southwest Boulevard
Newton, North Carolina 28658
RE: LETTER OF APPROVAL

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(For Site with Disturbed Area Exceeding Five (5) Acres)
Project Name: Blackburn Construction/Demolition Landfill - ni 2
Project ID: CATAW-2001-086
Location: Rocky Ford Road/SR 2019 - Catawba County
Submitted By: Catawba County
Date Received: April 18, 2001
New Submittal: _X Revision
River Basin: Catawb_a .
Dear Mr. Edwards:
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This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We. find the
plan to be acceptable and hereby issue this Letter of Approval. The Certificate of Approval must
be posted at the job site. This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of
approval, if no land-disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC
4B .0029.
Title 15 NCAC 4B .0018(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be
on file at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our
right of periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General
Statute 113A-51 thru 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the
revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
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Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with federal
and state water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances
or rules may also apply to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any
other permit or approval.
Please be aware that if five acres are to be disturbed by this project, you will be covered
by the enclosed general stormwater permit NCGO1000 (Construction Activities). You should
first become familiar with all of the requirements for compliance with the enclosed general
permit.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
in the Financial Responsibility Form which you have provided. You are requested to file an
amended form if there is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it
would be helpful if you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Steve Allred
Asst. Regional Engineer
cc: McGill Associates
Inspections Dept.
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A S S O C I A T E S
March 18, 2002
Mr. Tim Smith
Regulatory Specialist
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear Mr. Smith:
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RE: Section 404 Permit #14 Request
Blackburn Landfill Facility
Catawba County, North Carolina
Please find the original and one (1) copy of the following in support of a Section
404 Permit, #14 for the Blackburn Landfill Facility located in Catawba County, North
Carolina.
1. The completed Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
2. Location Map
3. Proposed Location of Crossing
4. Correspondence concerning the floodplain location on the subject property, which
was taken from an Updated Site Study Report conducted by McGill Associates in
2000. (Appendix 1)
5. USACE Correspondence from original Site Study, which was copied from the
Site Study Report prepared by Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 2)
6. Correspondence from NC Department of Cultural Resources, Historic
Preservation Office, which was copied from the Site Study Report prepared by
Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 3)
7. Correspondence from North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of
Parks and Recreation, which was copied from the Site Study Report prepared by
Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 4)
8. Correspondence from North Carolina Natural Heritage Program that was copied
from an on-going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by
McGill Associates. (Appendix 5)
9. Correspondence from North Carolina, State Historic Preservation Office that was
copied from an on-going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being
conducted by McGill Associates. (Appendix 6)
10. Letter of Approval from North Carolina Land Quality Section for Erosion Control
Application of subject project site. (Appendix 7)
E n g i n e e r i n g • P l a n n i n g • F i n a n e
McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28502 • 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 25801
828.252-0575 • FAX [phone]
Mr. Tim Smith
March 18, 2002
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The proposed project will consist of constructing approximately 10 acres of
Construction/Demolition landfill, including excavation of cut material, placement of
structural fill for landfill base and perimeter embankments, access roads, storm drainage
structures, erosion control measures, entrance road modifications, scale-house
construction, installation of weight scales, and construction of sound-barrier wall.
The USACE Section 404 Permit is being requested to allow the County to extend
and existing culvert by approximately 24 feet to allow necessary modifications to an
existing access road. The existing culvert is 40 feet long, so the total length will be
approximately 64 feet. The site currently has two (2) additional stream crossing with 40
feet of stream piped at each crossing. Therefore, the site currently has 120 linear feet of
stream that is piped, and the total length that will be piped if the crossing in question is
completed, will be 144 feet.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or need any additional
information.
Sincerely,
MCGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MARK D. CATHEY, P.E.
cc: Mr. Barry Edwards
Mr. Tommy London
NCDWQ
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Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 14
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: X
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Catawba County
Mailing Address: 100-A Southwest Boulevard
Newton. NC 28658
Telephone Number: 828-465-8260 Fax Number: 828-465-8392
E-mail Address: bgMePmail.co.catawba.nc.us
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: Mark Cathey P.E.
Company Affiliation: McGill Associates. P.A.
Mailing Address: 55 Broad Street
Asheville. NC 28801
Telephone Number: 828-252-0575 Fax Number: 828-252-2518
E-mail Address: markc(a?` ig llengineers.com
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III. Project Information
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. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Blackburn Landfill Construction & Demolition LF, Unit 2, Phase 1
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 361803318190
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Newton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From I-40, south on 321 then west
on Hwy 10 (exit off 321). Go approximately 2 miles then left at light onto Hickory-
Lincolnton Hwy (S R 1008) Go approximately 75 miles and. then left on Rocky Ford Road
(S.R. 2019). The landfill is approximately .5 miles on your right.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N: 680929.78, E: 1313566.61
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
The land is currently used for a municipal solid waste landfill and a proposed construction
and demolition landfill. The property being developed for the construction and demolition
landfill has been used as a borrow area since 1980.
7. Property size (acres): +/- 228 Acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): South Fork Catawba River
9. River Basin: Catawba
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(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/mgs/.)
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: To extend an existing 60" CMP culvert (39'
long) by approximately 24 feet to allow necessary road improvements for accessing the new
construction and demolition landfill. We decided that extending the pipes would have less
impact than constructing retaining walls at each end of the pipe as originally proposed.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Equipment normally
Used for this type of construction (i.e. trackhoe)
Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Catawba County owns more than 500
acres in the vicinity of the existing landfill facility that is proposed for landfill development
or landfill soil use. The County owns the property to the north and across Rocky Ford Road.
The County also owns the adjacent farmland to the east (110 acres). There are some
residential areas west and south of the property.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
A LETTER OF APPROVAL has been received from NCDENR, Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section for the grading and erosion control associated with the overall
development. A copy of the approval has been attached. We have been unable to locate any
previous permits for the existing crossing. The area being developed has been used as a borrow
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area for municipal landfill operation since 1980. McGill Associates has not submitted an
permit requests other than erosion control permits since our involvement with the landfill began
in 1995. The landfill personnel has been unable to locate any previous permits in their files.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application:
The proposed modification to the existingL stream crossing will be the access for all future
development of this property.
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet
Type of Wetland***
See Attached

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: unknown (located
only adjacent to stream)
Total area of wetland impact proposed: <.02 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
map)
1 Culvert Extensiont 24.0' add. Unnamed 3' perennial
39.1'exist.
2 Existing Culvert 40.0 3' perennial
3 Existing Culvert 40.0' 1.5' perennial

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.us,gs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozonc.coni,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 148.5'
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Impacts are beine minimized by maintainine the stream crossing in existing location. An
Erosion Control Plan has been approved for the site and will be strictly adhered to. The existing
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crossing is being widened only enough to provide safe two-way traffic of trucks entering and
exiting the waste disposal area and to provide enough shoulder for installation of guardrail.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
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will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mU/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ? No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify, )?
Yes ? No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact Multiplier Re uired
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Total
" Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
N/A
XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
N/A
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes 0 No ?
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No ?
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
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work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
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Discussion of Wetlands Impact
In accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules (15A
NCAC 1313), a Site Study is required for potential landfill sites in North Carolina. A Site
Study was performed on this property and submitted and approved by the NCDENR,
Division of Waste Management in 1994.
Wetlands have never been delineated on the project site, but according to previous
correspondence from Mr. G. Wayne Wright to Catawba County, dated April 5, 1994,
wetlands do exist adjacent to the unnamed tributary. A copy of all of the USACE
correspondence from the original Site Study has been enclosed as Appendix 2.
Our proposed culvert extension (#1) will impact approximately 24.0 feet of
additional stream and therefore would impact any wetlands located in these areas.
Although we do not claim to be an authority on wetland identification, we are certain that
wetlands do not exist outside the natural creek bank in this area. Therefore, the
maximum wetlands area affected by the culvert extension would be less than 500 square
feet.
There are two (2) additional stream crossings at the project site. One of the
additional crossings is located on the same unnamed stream as our proposed culvert
extension. The crossing (#2) is located approximately 730 feet downstream of the
proposed culvert extension. The second additional crossing (#3) is located on another
unnamed stream that converges with the stream where our culvert extension is proposed.
All of these crossing were installed to access soil borrow material required to operate the
landfill. The crossings were installed in the same location as the old stream locations that
existed when the County purchased the property in 1979. The landfill began operating in
1980. As stated previously in the permit application, we have been unable to locate any
existing permits for these crossings. McGill Associates has not been involved with
permitting any stream crossings for the County since we became involved with the
landfill in 1995. Therefore, we assume the crossings were installed between 1980 and
1995. Landfill personnel have been unable to locate any permits or establish exactly
when the stream crossings were installed. The stream crossings are located on Figure 2.
The floodplain information that was attached to the original correspondence to
Mr. Steve Chapin with the USACE was inaccurate. The landfill property that was shown
on the attachment was not scaled properly in relation to the streams and 100-year flood
area. A Flood Insurance Study for Catawba County, North Carolina was performed in
August 1994 and published by FtMA. However, the study did not include the property
in question, instead the limit of the study extended to the intersection of Hwy 10 and
South Fork Catawba River. The 100-year flood elevation at this point is approximately
821.0. South Fork converges with the stream that leaves the landfill property
approximately 20,000 feet downstream of the crossing. Therefore, since the drainage
basin for South Fork is significantly increased south of the crossing with Highway 10 and
the convergence with the stream in question is approximately 20,000 feet downstream,
the flood elevation on the landfill property should not exceed 821.0. We have developed
Figure 3 to show the limits of the 100-year floodplain, assuming a maximum flood
elevation of 821.0. We have also enclosed a copy of the Flood Insurance Study cover for
verification, the portion of the study that shows the elevation at the crossing of South
Fork and Highway 10, and Figure 3. This information has been attached as Appendix 1.
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APPENDIX 2
(USACE Correspondence from 1994 Site Study Report)
CATAWBA COUNT
P.O. Box 3;39 • IQ^-A South West Boulevard • Newton. North Carolina -'S658 0389 Telephone t x(}1) ab? ??(?(
??. Frei ki041 -165-6392
February 22, 1994
Mr. Steve Chapin
USACE
37 Battery Park Ave.
Room 75
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mr. Chapin:
We have operated a sanitary landfill on the 216 acre site shown on the enclosed floodplain map.
Fifty six acres of the property has refuse in place and we are seeking a state permit to build a lined cell
on another sixty acres. As part of that permitting process I need your approval as regards floodplain
?'. and wetland infringement. There is a small, unnamed stream on the property but the active cell and
the planned lined cell will be at least 100' from the stream.
I will appreciate your assistance in making the floodplain/wetlands determination required in permitting.
Please call me if you need more information.
Sincerely,
Dick Wyatt
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County Engineer
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. 60X 1390
wILMINGTCN, NORTH CAROJNA 28402-1890
April 5, 1994
Regulatory Branch
Action _TD. 199:01763,. Pre-Application
Catawba County
c/C Mr. Dick Wyatt, County Engineer
Post Office Box 389
Newton, North Carolina 28658-0389
Dear Mr. Wyatt!
This is in response to your February 22, 1994 letter and site meeting
with Mr. Steve Chapin of my staff, regardifta the proposed };spanSion of the
Catawba County sanitary landfill, located just south of Rocky Ford Road.
adjacent to an unnamed tributary o= the Catawba River, in south central
Catawba County, North Caroli a. The landfill alrcady has 56 acree of raf::se
in place. Currently, the county is seeking a state permit to A-pand and
build a lirAd cell on an adjacent 60-acre tract (Unit 2).
During our onsite meeting with you, we determined that wetlands co
exist on Unit 2 in the area adjacent to the tributary. Nowever, it is our
understanding that these wetlands will he avoided due to a state reFtr_rtfon
to remain at least 50 feet away from any Stream and higher in elevatic:n from
areas that have a seasonal hick: war..ar table less than 4 feet in depth from
ground level..
if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chapin in our Asheville
Regulatory Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
e W ri?g
hip Regulatory Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
North. Carolina Department of Rnvironment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental' Management
Water Quality Planninq
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North. Carolina 27626-0535
f CATAWBA COUNTY
® P.O. Box 389.100-A South West Boulevard • Newton, North Carolina 28658-0389 - Telcphone [phone]
FAX [phone]

February 7, 1995
Mr. 0. Wayne Wright, Chief
Regulatory Branch
Department of the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
' PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
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RE: Action ID 199401763, Pre-Application
Proposed Unit 2 Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Wright:
In my letter dated February 22, 1994 to Mr, Steve Chapin of your Asheville office, I indicated that the
new cell would be "at least 100' from the stream." In their review of our permit application for this _
landfill expansion, the North Carolina Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) noted that your
response dated April 5, 1994 cited the State restriction that the landfill "remain at least 50' away from
any stream ..."
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I am writing this letter at the request of the Division to clarify that the design of the proposed Unit 2
expansion might, in fact, approach the stream within about 50', rather than the 100' stated in my earlier
letter. The purpose of this letter, therefore, Is to document that understanding for your records. I
i understand that our plans for development of this landfill would still fall within Corps guidelines for
protection of wetlands, as stated in your letter of April 5, 1994.
Thank you and Mr. Chapin for your cooperation with this project.
Sincerely 7p?xel) > FLA4z)y
Richard H. Vatt, P.E.
Coun7En neer
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"Keeping the Spirit Alive Since 18421"
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF August 16, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199401763
Mr. Richard H. Wyatt,
County Engineer
Catawba County
Post Office Box 389
Newton, North Carolina 28658-0389
Dear Mr. Wyatt:
Reference your letter of February 22, 1994, our response of
April 5, 1994, and your letter of February 7, 1995, regarding
your proposed expansion of the Catawba County sanitary landfill
adjacent to a tributary to the Catawba River, south of Rocky Ford
Road, in Catawba County, North Carolina.
We understand that your design for the Unit 2 expansion might
approach to within 50 feet of the tributary. As indicated in our
earlier letter, if your work is located in accordance with the
restrictions of the State of North Carolina, wetlands subject to
our regulatory jurisdiction will not be impacted, and a
Department of the Army (DA) will not be required.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin,
Asheville Fie16 Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (704) 271-
4014.
sincerely,
rne Wr' ht
hief, Regulatory Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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APPENDIX 3
(North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation
Office Correspondence from 1994 Site Study Report)
> LAW C0p?
\ E%uINEEAIN3 ANJ ENViRONA1'tNTAI SERVICES
March 8, 1994
Mr. David Brooks
North Carolina Department of
Cultural Resources
Historic Preservation Office
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Site
Catawba County, North Carolina
Law Environmental Job No. 56-9632-TR
Dear Mr. Brooks:
Catawba County currently operates a sanitary landfill known as the Blackburn site. Law
Environmental, on behalf of Catawba County, is currently preparing a Site Study for permitting
of an additional area of this site. The proposed area consists of about 70 acres in the northwestern
portion of the landfill property. The landfill property is situated south of State Road 2019,
approximately three miles north of the Lincoln County line. The South Fork Catawba River is
located approximately two miles east of the site, and the town of Blackburn approximately one mile
west of the site (Figure 1).
As part of this Site Study, the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Solid Waste Management (NCDSWM) requires that information be
submitted regarding areas of archeological and/or historical significance which may be present in
the vicinity of the landfill property. We request any information you may have (and a list of
resources exhausted) pertaining to these significant areas of interest at or near the proposed landfill
expansion.
LAN' ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
4333 WILMONT ROAD. STE.300
CHARLOTTE. NC 28208
P.O. BOX 240674
CHARLOTTE. NC 28224.0674
704.357.1747
FAX [phone]
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Mr. David Brooks
March 8, 1994
Page 2
We would appreciate your attention to this request so that we can address any areas of significance
that may be present. If you have any questions regarding this request, or if you require additional
information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL N.C., INC.
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Project Geologist
Neil J. Gilbert, P.E., P.G.
Corporate Geological Consultant
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain. secretary
March 30, 1994
Cliff R. Lundgen
Law Environmental, Inc.
4333 Wilmont Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28208
Re: Proposed landfill expansion, Blackburn site,
Catawba County, Law Environmental Job No. 56-
9632-TR, ER 94-8519
Dear Mr. Lundgen:
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Division of Archives and History
William S. Price. Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of March 8, 1994, concerning the above project. We
have also received information concerning this project from Richard Wyatt of
Catawba County government.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and have located the following
f` structures of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the
- project:
Grace Union Church and Cemetery, located on the southwest corner of the
junction of SR 1008 and SR 2030, Blackburn vicinity. This property was
listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1990.
Since we do not have information showing the location of the existing portion of
the landfill in relation to the proposed section, we are unable to assess the effects
of this project on the historic church. We do not have any additional information
on.historic structures in this section of Catawba County in the Survey and
Planning Branch of the State Historic Preservation Office.
The proposed location for the new landfill site on the Catawba River includes areas
that are likely to have significant archaeological resources. However, the area
proposed for development at the existing landfill is unlikely to contain similar
resources due to the grading that has already taken place on the property.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archae logist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities. The survey should be conducted only on the Catawba River site. We
will be glad to offer our assistance in developing a scope of work for this project.

109 East Jones Street 0 Rakigh. Noah Carolina 27601-2807
Cliff R. Lundgen
March 30, 1994, Page 2
Enclosed is a list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed
an interest in conducting contract work in North Carolina. Individual files providing
additional information on the consultants may be examined at the State Historic
Preservation Office's Office of State Archaeology, 421 North Blount Street,
Raleigh. If additional names are desired, you may consult the current listing of the
members of the Society of Professional Archaeologists, or contact the society's
current secretary/treasurer, David L. Carlson, Department of Anthropology, Texas
A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4352, telephone [phone].
Any of the above persons, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be
contacted to conduct the recommended investigation.
As per your telephone conversation with Elizabeth Dowd, environmental review
specialist, we want to clarify the organization of our office and enclose a section
brochure for your use and reference.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Since??y,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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Enclosures
cc: Richard Wyatt, P.E.
Catawba County
P.O. Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
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APPENDIX 4
(North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Correspondence from 1994 Site
Study Report)

August 3, 1994
LAW
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Ms. Inge Smith
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Division of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Site
Catawba County, North Carolina
Law Environmental Project 56-9632-PHI
Dear Ms. Smith:
FCatawba County currently operates a sanitary landfill known as the Blackburn site. Law
Environmental, on behalf of Catawba County, is preparing a Site Study for permitting of an
additional area of this site as a municipal solid waste landfill. The proposed area consists of about
70 acres in the northwestem portion of the landfill property. The Blackburn landfill is located
south of State Road 2019, approximately three miles north of the Lincoln County line. The South
Fork Catawba River is approximately two miles east of the site, and the town of Blackburn is
approximately two miles northwest of the site (Figure 1).
As part of this Site Study, the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Solid Waste Management requires that information be submitted regarding
impact that the landfill might have on (1) any lands included in the State Nature and Historic
Preserve, and (2) endangered or threatened species, or critical habitat.
We request any information you may have (and a list of resources exhausted) pertaining to these
significant areas of interest at or within 2,000 feet of the proposed landfill expansion.
We would appreciate your attention to this request so that we can address any issues or items of
significance that may be present. If you have any questions regarding this request, or if you
require additional information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL N.C., INC.
Neil J. Gilbert, P.E., P.G.
Chief Engineer
cc: Mr. Dick Wyatt
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
2801 YORKMONT ROAD, SUITE 300 • CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
P. 0. BOX 240674 • CHARLOTTE, NC 28224-0674
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Parks & Recreation
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Dr. Philip K. McKnelly, Director
August 23, 1994
Neil J. Gilbert
Law Environmental, Inc.
2801 Yorkmont Road, Suite 300
P.O. Box 240674
Charlotte, NC 28224-0674
Subject: Blackburn Sanitary
Parks, Natural and
Threatened Species
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Landfill; Potential Impacts on State
Scenic Rivers, and Endangered and
The Division does not know of any parks or recreational areas in
the vicinity of the proposed landfill that might be adversely
affected by the project, nor are there any Wild and Scenic Rivers
located in this part of the state. According to the Natural
Heritage Program database, no federal or state-listed species of
plants or animals have been recorded within the immediate
vicinity of the project site, although there is a record for the
Santee chub (Cyprinella zanema), a species of fish that is
considered significantly rare in North Carolina, from the Yadkin
River downstream from the project site. As long as best
management practices are followed for the control of erosion and
sedimentation, we do not have any significant concerns regarding
this project.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. If you
need any further information, please feel free to contact us

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Stephen P. Hall, Environmental Review Specialist
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Sincerely,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
APPENDIX 5
(North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Correspondence from on-going
Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by McGill
Associates)

MMCGM
A S S O C I A T E S
November 6, 2001
Mr. Harry LeGrande
Natural Heritage Program
NCDENR
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
RE: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. LeGrande:
Catawba County is currently conducting a site study for submittal to the Solid Waste
Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
for a potential expansion of their existing landfill at the Blackburn site. The County is
considering adding two parcels to the landfill: the Wilfong parcel (110 acres) and the Mauser
parcel (135 acres). As part of the permitting process, the rules of the NCDENR Solid Waste
Section as set forth in 15A NCAC 13B.1622 (10) and elsewhere require that the landfill activities
not jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the
destruction or adverse modification of a critical habitat, protected under the Federal Endangered
Species Act of 1973. We would appreciate your assistance in determining if the potential
development of this property as a landfill site would violate the aforementioned rules. A project
location map and a site map are enclosed.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this project. Please do not hesitate to call
if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Mc ILL ASSO TE A.
DAVE PASKO
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Barry Edwards
01302/endangeredspecies-nov-11-6-01.doc
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November 6, 2001
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
State Historic Preservation Office
North Carolina Dept. of Cultural Resources
4610 Mail Service Center '
Raleigh, NC 27699-4610
RE: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Gledhill-Earley:
Catawba County is currently conducting a site study for submittal to the Solid Waste
Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
for a potential expansion of their existing landfill at the Blackburn site. The County is
considering adding two parcels to the landfill: the Wilfong parcel (110 acres) and the Mauser
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activities do not damage or destroy any archaeological or historical property. We request any
information that you may have pertaining to the historical significance of the site. A project
location map and a site map are enclosed.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this project. Please do not hesitate to call
if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
cGILL AS OCIA P.A.
DAVE PASKO
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Barry Edwards
01302/histoticpreservati on-nov-11-6-01.doc
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North h Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
December 3, 2001
Dave Pasko
McGill Associates
PO Box 2259
Asheville NC 28802
Re: Proposed Landfill Expansion Blackburn Landfill, Catawba County, ER 02-8215
Dear Mr. Pasko:
Thank you for your letter of November 6, 2001, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources which
would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
David Brook
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Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax
Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4617 [phone].733-8653
Restoration 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4613 [phone].715-4801
Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4618 [phone] •715-4801
APPENDIX 7
(Erosion Control Plan "Letter of Approval" from North Carolina Land
Quality Section)
North Carolina
Department of Envirorunent and Natural
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 8, 2001
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Mr. Barry B. Edwards ?-
Catawba County
100-A Southwest Boulevard
Newton, North Carolina 28658
RE: LETTER OF APPROVAL
(For Site with Disturbed Area Exceeding Five (5) Acres)
Project Name: Blackburn Construction/Demolition Landfill - ni 2
Project ID: CATAW-2001-086
Location: Rocky Ford Road/SR 2019 - Catawba County
Submitted By: Catawba County
Date Received: April 18, 2001
New Submittal: _X_ Revision
River Basin: Catawba
Dear Mr. Edwards:
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This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We. find the
plan to be acceptable and hereby issue this Letter of Approval. The Certificate of Approval must
be posted at the job site. This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of
approval, if no land-disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC
4B .0029.
Title 15 NCAC 4B .0018(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be
on file at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our
right of periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General
Statute 113A-51 thru 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the
revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with federal
and state water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances
or rules may also apply to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any
other permit or approval.
Please be aware that if five acres are to be disturbed by this project, you will be covered
by the enclosed general stormwater permit NCGO1000 (Construction Activities). You should
first become familiar with all of the requirements for compliance with the enclosed general
permit.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
in the Financial Responsibility Form which you have provided. You are requested to file an
amended form if there is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it
would be helpful if you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Steve Allred
Asst. Regional Engineer
cc: McGill Associates
Inspections Dept.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory Thorpe
Division of Water Quality
03/21/02
McGill Assoc.
P.O. Box 2259
Asheville, NC 28802
1)204771
Mr. Mark D. Cathey, P.E.
On 03/21/02, your application for 401 Water Quality Certification for a project in Catawba
County was received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality. Please note that beginning January 1,
1999, the N.C. General Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of a fee for all 401
applications, as indicated on page two of the PCN application form. Your application is being returned
since no payment was received with the package. The fee for applications is $200 for projects
impacting less than an acre of wetland and less than 150 linear feet of streams. For projects
impacting one or more acres of wetland or 150 or more feet of streams, the fee is $475. In order for
DWQ to review and process your request, you must send a check in the appropriate amount made
payable to the N.C. Division of Water Quality attached to your application.
Under Nationwide 14 you would need written concurrence. A copy has been put on hold here for our
viewing and the other 6 copies have been sent back to you. Please send a check to DWQ for the
amount of impacts in which you are proposing.
Please call me at 919-733-3574 or visit our web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands if
you have any questions regarding this fee.
Sincerely,
Michael Horan
cc: Central Files
File Copy
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
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A S S O C I A T E S
March 18, 2002
Mr. Tim Smith
Regulatory Specialist
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear Mr. Smith:
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ETLAPM GROUP
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RE: Section 404 Permit #14 Request
Blackburn Landfill Facility
Catawba County, North Carolina
Please find the original and one (1) copy of the following in support of a Section
404 Permit, #14 for the Blackburn Landfill Facility located in Catawba County, North
Carolina.
1. The completed Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
2. Location Map
3. Proposed Location of Crossing
4. Correspondence concerning the floodplain location on the subject property, which
was taken from an Updated Site Study Report conducted by McGill Associates in
2000. (Appendix 1)
5. USACE Correspondence from original Site Study, which was copied from the
Site Study Report prepared by Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 2)
6. Correspondence from NC Department of Cultural Resources, Historic
Preservation Office, which was copied from the Site Study Report prepared by
Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 3)
7. Correspondence from North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of
Parks and Recreation, which was copied from the Site Study Report prepared by
Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 4)
8. Correspondence from North Carolina Natural Heritage Program that was copied
from an on-going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by
McGill Associates. (Appendix 5)
9. Correspondence from North Carolina, State Historic Preservation Office that was
copied from an on-going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being
conducted by McGill Associates. (Appendix 6)
10. Letter of Approval from North Carolina Land Quality Section for Erosion Control
Application of subject project site. (Appendix 7)
E n g i n e e r i n g • P l a n n i n g • F i n a n c e
McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259. Asheville, NC 28802 • 55 Broad Strut, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0575 • FAX [phone]
Mr. Tim Smith
March 18, 2002
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The proposed project will consist of constructing approximately 10 acres of
Construction/Demolition landfill, including excavation of cut material, placement of
structural fill for landfill base and perimeter embankments, access roads, storm drainage
structures, erosion control measures, entrance road modifications, scale-house
construction, installation of weight scales, and construction of sound-barrier wall.
The USACE Section 404 Permit is being requested to allow the County to extend
and existing culvert by approximately 24 feet to allow necessary modifications to an
existing access road. The existing culvert is 40 feet long, so the total length will be
approximately 64 feet. The site currently has two (2) additional stream crossing with 40
feet of stream piped at each crossing. Therefore, the site currently has 120 linear feet of
stream that is piped, and the total length that will be piped if the crossing in question is
completed, will be 144 feet.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or need any additional
information.
Sincerely,
MCGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MARK D. CATHEY, P.E.
cc: Mr. Barry Edwards
Mr. Tommy London
NCDWQ
00308\letters\USACE tsl8mar02.doc
Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
I. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 14
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: X
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Catawba County
Mailing Address: 100-A Southwest Boulevard
Newton NC 28658
Telephone Number: 828-465-8260 Fax Number: 828-465-8392
E-mail Address: bg]DLePmail.co.catawba.nc.us
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: Mark Cathey, P.E.
Company Affiliation: McGill Associates, P.A.
Mailing Address: 55 Broad Street
Asheville NC 28801
Telephone Number: 828-252-0575 Fax Number: 828-252-2518
E-mail Address: markc ccDmc ig llengineers.com
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III. Project Information
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. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Blackburn Landfill Construction & Demolition LF, Unit 2, Phase 1
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Onl
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 361803318190
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Newton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From I-40, south on 321 then west
on Hwy 10 (exit off 321). Go approximately 2 miles then left at light onto Hickory-
Lincolnton Hwy. (S R 1008) Go approximately 75 miles and then left on Rocky Ford Road
(S.R. 2019). The landfill is approximately.5 miles on your right.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N: 680929.78, E: 1313566.61
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
The land is currently used for a municipal solid waste landfill and a proposed construction
and demolition landfill. The property being developed for the construction and demolition
landfill has been used as a borrow area since 1980.
7. Property size (acres): +/- 228 Acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): South Fork Catawba River
9. River Basin: Catawba
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(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at 21.1
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: To extend an existing 60" CMP culvert (39'
long) by approximately 24 feet to allow necessary road improvements for accessing the new
construction and demolition landfill. We decided that extending the pipes would have less
impact than constructing retaining walls at each end of the pipe as originally proposed.
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Equipment normally
Used for this type of construction (i.e. trackhoe)
Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Catawba County owns more than 500
acres in the vicinity of the existing, landfill facility that is proposed for landfill development
or landfill soil use. The County owns the property to the north and across Rocky Ford Road.
The County also owns the adiacent farmland to the east (110 acres). There are some
residential areas west and south of the property.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
A LETTER OF APPROVAL has been received from NCDENR, Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section for the grading and erosion control associated with the overall
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development A copy of the approval has been attached We have been unable to locate an
previous permits for the existing crossing. The area being developed has been used as a borrow
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area for municipal landfill operation since 1980 McGill Associates has not submitted an
permit requests other than erosion control permits since our involvement with the landfill began
in 1995. The landfill personnel has been unable to locate any previous permits in their files.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application:
The proposed modification to the existing stream crossing will be the access for all future
development of this property.
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet
Type of Wetland***
See Attached

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: unknown (located
only adjacent to stream)
Total area of wetland impact proposed: <.02 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number Length of Average Width Perennial or

(indicate on Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
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1 Culvert Extensiont 24.0' add. Unnamed 3' perennial
39.1'exist.
2 Existing Culvert 40.0 3' perennial
3 Existing Culvert 40.0' 1.5' perennial

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.uses.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.coni
wNvw.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 148.5'
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody

(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A

List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Impacts are beine minimized by maintainine the stream crossine in existing location. An
Erosion Control Plan has been approved for the site and will be strictly adhered to. The existing
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crossing is being widened only enough to provide safe two-way traffic of trucks entering and
exiting the waste disposal area and to provide enough shoulder for installation of guardrail.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
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will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://l12o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ? No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify V
Yes ? No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* impact Multiplier Re uired
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Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
N/A
XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
N/A
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes Q No ?
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No ?
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
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work schedules (e.g., draw-doom schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Construction planned to begin April 15, 2002 Extending the existing pipe to widen the site
been niet.
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided,)
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Discussion of Wetlands Impact
In accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules (15A
NCAC 13B), a Site Study is required for potential landfill sites in North Carolina. A Site
Study was performed on this property and submitted and approved by the NCDENR,
Division of Waste Management in 1994.
Wetlands have never been delineated on the project site, but according to previous
correspondence from Mr. G. Wayne Wright to Catawba County, dated April 5, 1994,
wetlands do exist adjacent to the unnamed tributary. A copy of all of the USACE
correspondence from the original Site Study has been enclosed as Appendix 2.
Our proposed culvert extension (#1) will impact approximately 24.0 feet of
additional stream and therefore would impact any wetlands located in these areas.
Although we do not claim to be an authority on wetland identification, we are certain that
wetlands do not exist outside the natural creek bank in this area. Therefore, the
maximum wetlands area affected by the culvert extension would be less than 500 square
feet.
There are two (2) additional stream crossings at the project site. One of the
additional crossings is located on the same unnamed stream as our proposed culvert
extension. The crossing (#2) is located approximately 730 feet downstream of the
proposed culvert extension. The second additional crossing (#3) is located on another
unnamed stream that converges with the stream where our culvert extension is proposed.
All of these crossing were installed to access soil borrow material required to operate the
landfill. The crossings were installed in the same location as the old stream locations that
existed when the County purchased the property in 1979. The landfill began operating in
1980. As stated previously in the permit application, we have been unable to locate any
existing permits for these crossings. McGill Associates has not been involved with
permitting any stream crossings for the County since we became involved with the
landfill in 1995. Therefore, we assume the crossings were installed between 1980 and
1995. Landfill personnel have been unable to locate any permits or establish exactly
when the stream crossings were installed. The stream crossings are located on Figure 2.
The floodplain information that was attached to the original correspondence to
Mr. Steve Chapin with the USACE was inaccurate. The landfill property that was shown
on the attachment was not scaled properly in relation to the streams and 100-year flood
area. A Flood Insurance Study for Catawba County, North Carolina was performed in
August 1994 and published by FtMA. However, the study did not include the property
in question, instead the limit of the study extended to the intersection of Hwy 10 and
South Fork Catawba River. The 100-year flood elevation at this point is approximately
821.0. South Fork converges with the stream that leaves the landfill property
approximately 20,000 feet downstream of the crossing. Therefore, since the drainage
basin for South Fork is significantly increased south of the crossing with Highway 10 and
the convergence with the stream in question is approximately 20,000 feet downstream,
the flood elevation on the landfill property should not exceed 821.0. We have developed
Figure 3 to show the limits of the 100-year floodplain, assuming a maximum flood
elevation of 821.0. We have also enclosed a copy of the Flood Insurance Study cover for
verification, the portion of the study that shows the elevation at the crossing of South
Fork and Highway 10, and Figure 3. This information has been attached as Appendix 1.
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(USACE Correspondence from 1994 Site Study Report)
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P.O. Box 389. 10"-A South West Boulevard • Newton. Noah Carolina -'S658-0389 • TClepnone 17G4) 405-82(X)
v'•\ FAX (704)
February 22, 1994
Mr. Steve Chapin
USACE
37 Battery Park Ave.
Room 75
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Mr. Chapin:
We have operated a sanitary landfill on the 216 acre site shown on the enclosed floodplain map.
Fifty six acres of the property has refuse in place and we are seeking a state permit to build a lined cell
on another sixty acres. As part of that permitting process I need your approval as regards floodplain
and wetland infringement. There is a small, unnamed stream on the property but the active cell and
the planned lined cell will be at least 100' from the stream.
I will appreciate your assistance in making the floodplain/wetlands determination required in permitting.
Please call me if you need more information.
Sincerely,
Dick Wyatt
County Engineer
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Action .D. 199401763, Pre-Application
Catawba County
c;o Mr. Dick Wyatt, County Engineer
Post Office Box 389
Newton, North Carolina 28658-0389
Dear Mr. Myatt:
This is in response to your February 22, 1994 letter and site meeting
with Mr. Steve Chapin of my staff, regardinq the proposed e.Vansion of the
Catawba County sanitary landfill, located just south of Rocky cord Road,
adjacent to an unnamed tributan-, o' the Catawba River, in south central
Catawba CouziLy, North Carolina. The landfill already hac 56 acres of rzf;:se
i:. place. currently, the cou.^.ty is seeking a state permit to expand and
build a 1irAd cell on an adjacent 60-acre tract (Unit 2).
airing cur onsite meeting with you, we determined that wetlands do
exist on Unit 2 in the area adjacent to the tributary. Rowever, it is our
understanding that these wetlands will be avoided due to a state reetr_rti.on
to remain at least.50 feet away from any strsam and higher in elevation from
areas that have a seasonal hiah water table less than 4 feet in depth from
ground level..
if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chapin in our Asheville
Regulatory Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
e wring
hia Regulatory Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental' management
Water Quality Planninq
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North. Carolina 27626-0535

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P.O. Box 389.100-A South West Boulevard 0 Newton, NOM Carolina 28658-0389. Telcphone [phone]
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February 7, 1995
Mr. G. Wayne Wright, Chief
Regulatory Branch
Department of the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
RE: Action ID 199401763, Pre-Application
Proposed Unit 2 Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, NC
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new call would be 'at least 100' from the stream." In their review of our permit application for this
landfill expansion, the North Carolina Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) noted that your "
response dated April 5, 1994 cited the State restriction that the landfill "remain at least 50' away from
any stream ..."
I am writing this letter at the request of the Division to clarify that the design of the proposed Unit 2
expansion might, In fact, approach the stream within about 50', rather than the 100' stated in my earlier
letter. The purpose of this letter, therefore. Is to document that understanding for your records. I
understand that our plans for development of this landfill would still fall within Corps guidelines for
protection of wetlands, as stated in your letter of April 5, 1994.
Thank you and Mr. Chapin for your cooperation with this project.
Sincerely, 1-F1Y p ^n } ?ZAy?,I - 'fJ
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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF August 16, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199401763
Mr. Richard H. Wyatt,
County Engineer
Catawba County
Post Office Box 389
Newton, North Carolina 28658-0389
Dear Mr. Wyatt:
Reference your letter of February 22, 1994, our response of
April 5, 1994, and your letter of February 7, 1995, regarding
your proposed expansion of the Catawba County sanitary landfill
adjacent to a tributary to the Catawba River, south of Rocky Ford
Road, in Catawba County, North Carolina.
We understand that your design for the Unit 2 expansion might
approach to within 50 feet of the tributary. As indicated in our
earlier letter, if your work is located in accordance with the
restrictions of the State of North Carolina, wetlands subject to
our regulatory jurisdiction will not be impacted, and a
Department of the Army (DA) will not be required.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin,
Asheville Fie16 Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (704) 271-
4014.
Sincerely,
ryne Wrehht
hief, Regulatory Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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APPENDIX 3
(North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation
Office Correspondence from 1994 Site Study Report)

LAW
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONNIENTAL SERVICES
March 8, 1994
Mr. David Brooks
North Carolina Department of
Cultural Resources
Historic Preservation Office
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject:, Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Site
Catawba County, North Carolina
Law Environmental Job No. 56-9632-TR
Dear Mr. Brooks:
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Catawba County currently operates a sanitary landfill known as the Blackburn site. Law
Environmental, on behalf of Catawba County, is currently preparing a Site Study for permitting
of an additional area of this site. The proposed area consists of about 70 acres in the northwestern
portion of the landfill property. The landfill property is situated south of State Road 2019,
approximately three miles north of the Lincoln County line. The South Fork Catawba River is
located approximately two miles east of the site, and the town of Blackburn approximately one mile
west of the site (Figure 1).
As part of this Site Study, the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Solid Waste Management (NCDSWM) requires that information be
submitted regarding areas of archeological and/or historical significance which may be present in
the vicinity of the landfill property. We request any information you may have (and a list of
resources exhausted) pertaining to these significant areas of interest at or near the proposed landfill
expansion.
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
4333 WILMONT ROAD. STE. 300
CHARLOTTE. NC 28208
P.0. BOX 240674
CHARLOTTE. NC 28224.0674
704.357.1747
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Mr. David Brooks
March 8, 1994
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We would appreciate your attention to this request so that we can address any areas of significance
that may be present. If you have any questions regarding this request, or if you require additional
information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL N.C., INC.
Cliff R. Lundgren
Project Geologist
Neil J. Gilbert, P.E., P.G.
Corporate Geological Consultant
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secetary
March 30, 1994
Cliff R. Lundgen
Law Environmental, Inc.
4333 Wilmont Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28208
Re: Proposed landfill expansion, Blackburn site,
Catawba County, Law Environmental Job No. 56-
9632-TR, ER 94-8519
Dear Mr. Lundgen:
Division of Archives and History
WiWarn S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of March 8, 1994, concerning the above project. We
have also received information concerning this project from Richard Wyatt of
Catawba County government.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and have located the following
structures of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the
project:
Grace Union Church and Cemetery, located on the southwest corner of the
junction of SR 1008 and SR 2030, Blackburn vicinity. This property was
listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1990.

Since we do not have information showing the location of the existing portion of
the landfill in relation to the proposed section, we are unable to assess the effects
of this project on the historic church. We do not have any additional information
on.historic structures in this section of Catawba County in the Survey and
Planning Branch of the State Historic Preservation Office.
The proposed location for the new landfill site on the Catawba River includes areas
that are likely to have significant archaeological resources. However, the area
proposed for development at the existing landfill is' unlikely to contain similar
resources due to the grading that has already taken place on the property.
We recommend that a comprehensive _survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities. The survey should be conducted only on the Catawba River site. We
will be glad to offer our assistance in developing a scope of work for this project.
109 East Jones Sttoet - Rakigh, Noah Carolina 27601-2807
Cliff R. Lundgen
March 30, 1994, Page 2
Enclosed is a list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed
an interest in conducting contract work in North Carolina. Individual files providing
additional information on the consultants may be examined at the State Historic
Preservation Office's Office of State Archaeology, 421 North Blount Street,
Raleigh. If additional names are desired, you may consult the current listing of the
members of the Society of Professional Archaeologists, or contact the society's
current secretary/treasurer, David L. Carlson, Department of Anthropology, Texas
A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4352, telephone [phone].
Any of the above persons, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be
contacted to conduct the recommended investigation.
As per your telephone conversation with Elizabeth Dowd, environmental review
specialist, we want to clarify the organization of our office and enclose a section
brochure for your use and reference.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
r
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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Enclosures
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Catawba County
P.O. Box 389
Newton, NC 28658

APPENDIX 4
(North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Correspondence from 1994 Site
Study Report)

August 3, 1994
LAW
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Ms. Inge Smith
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Division of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Site
Catawba County, North Carolina
Law Environmental Project 56-9632 PH1
Dear Ms. Smith:
FU5COPY
Catawba County currently operates a sanitary landfill known as the Blackbum site. Law
Environmental, on behalf of Catawba County, is preparing a Site Study for permitting of an
additional area of this site as a municipal solid waste landfill. The proposed area consists of about
70 acres in the northwestern portion of the landfill property. The Blackburn landfill is located
south of State Road 2019, approximately three miles north of the Lincoln County line. The South
Fork Catawba River is approximately two miles east of the site, and the town of Blackburn is
approximately two miles northwest of the site (Figure 1).
As part of this Site Study, the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Solid Waste Management requires that information be submitted regarding
impact that the landfill might have on (1) any lands included in the State Nature and Historic
Preserve, and (2) endangered or threatened species, or critical habitat.
We request any information you may have (and a list of resources exhausted) pertaining to these
significant areas of interest at or within 2,000 feet of the proposed landfill expansion.
We would appreciate your attention to this request so that we can address any issues or items of
significance that may be present. If you have any questions regarding this request, or if you
require additional information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL N.C., INC.
Neil J. Gilbert, P.E., P.G.
Chief Engineer
cc: Mr. Dick Wyatt
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
2801 YORKMONT ROAD, SUfTE 300 • CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
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Division of Parks & Recreation
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Dr. Philip K. McKnelly, Director
August 23, 1994
Neil J. Gilbert
Law Environmental, Inc.
2801 Yorkmont Road, Suite 300
P.O. Box 240674
Charlotte, NC 28224-0674
Subject: Blackburn Sanitary
Parks, Natural and
Threatened Species
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Landfill; Potential Impacts on State
Scenic Rivers, and Endangered and
The Division does not know of any parks or recreational areas in
the vicinity of the proposed landfill that might be adversely
affected by the project, nor are there any Wild and Scenic Rivers
located in this part of the state. According to the Natural
Heritage Program database, no federal or state-listed species of
plants or animals have been recorded within the immediate
vicinity of the project site, although there is a record for the
Santee chub (Cyprinella zanema), a species of fish that is
considered significantly rare in North Carolina, from the Yadkin
River downstream from the project site. As long as best
management practices are followed for the control of erosion and
sedimentation, we do not have any significant concerns regarding
this project.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. If you
need any further information, please feel free to contact us:

Stephen P. Hall, Environmental Review Specialist
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Sincerely,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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APPENDIX 5
(North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Correspondence from on-going
Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by McGill
Associates)

qMcGill
A S S O C I A T E S
November 6, 2001
Mr. Harry LeGrande
Natural Heritage Program
NCDENR
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
RE: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. LeGrande:
Catawba County is currently conducting a site study for submittal to the Solid Waste
Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
for a potential expansion of their existing landfill at the Blackburn site. The County is
considering adding two parcels to the landfill: the Wilfong parcel (110 acres) and the Mauser
parcel (135 acres). As part of the permitting process, the rules of the NCDENR Solid Waste
Section as set forth in 15A NCAC 13B.1622 (10) and elsewhere require that the landfill activities
not jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the
destruction or adverse modification of a critical habitat, protected under the Federal Endangered
Species Act of 1973. We would appreciate your assistance in determining if the potential
development of this property as a landfill site would violate the aforementioned rules. A project
location map and a site map are enclosed.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this project. Please do not hesitate to call
if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Mc ILL ASSO TE A.
DAVEPASKO
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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
November 15, 2001
Mr. Dave Pasco
McGill Associates
P.O. Box 2259
Asheville, NC 28802
Subject: Proposed Landfill Expansion, Blackburn Landfill, Catawba County
Dear Mr. Pasco:
The Natural Heritage Program has no record of rare species, significant natural communities, or
priority natural areas at the site nor within a mile of the site.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at
<www.ncsl2arks.net/nhp/search.html> for a listing of rare plants and animals and significant
natural communities in the county and on the topographic quad map. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at 919-715-8687 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
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Natural Heritage Program
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APPENDIX 6
(North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office Correspondence from on-
going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by McGill
Associates)
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November 6, 2001
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
State Historic Preservation Office
North Carolina Dept. of Cultural Resources
4610 Mail Service Center '
Raleigh, NC 27699-4610
RE: Proposed Landfill Expansion
Blackburn Landfill
Catawba County, North Carolina
j Dear Ms. Gledhill-Earley:
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Catawba County is currently conducting a site study for submittal to the Solid Waste
Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
for a potential expansion of their existing landfill at the Blackburn site. The County is
considering adding two parcels to the landfill: the Wilfong parcel (110 acres) and the Mauser
parcel (135 acres). As part of the permitting process, the rules of the NCDENR Solid Waste
Section as set forth in 15A NCAC 13B.1622 (7) & (8) and elsewhere require that the landfill
activities do not damage or destroy any archaeological or historical property. We request any
information that you may have pertaining to the historical significance of the site. A project
location map and a site map are enclosed.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding this project. Please do not hesitate to call
if you have any questions or need additional information.
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Sincerely,
cGILL AS OCIA P.A.
DAVE PASKO
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
December 3, 2001
Dave Pasko
McGill Associates
PO Box 2259
Asheville NC 28802
Re: Proposed Landfill Expansion Blackburn Landfill, Catawba County, ER 02-8215
Dear Nlr'. Pasko:
Thank you for your letter of November 6, 2001, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources which
would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite die above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
David Brook
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Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax
Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4617 [phone].733-8653
Restoration 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4613 [phone].715-4801
Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4618 [phone].715-4801
APPENDIX 7
(Erosion Control Plan "Letter of Approval" from North Carolina Land
Quality Section)
North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
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Mr. Barry B. Edwards '
Catawba County
100-A Southwest Boulevard
Newton, North Carolina 28658
RE: LETTER OF APPROVAL

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(For Site with Disturbed Area Exceeding Five (5) Acres)
Project Name: Blackburn Construction/Demolition Landfill - ni
Project ID: CATAW-2001-086
Location: Rocky Ford Road/SR 2019 - Catawba County
Submitted By: Catawba County
Date Received: April 18, 2001
New Submittal: _X_ Revision
River Basin: Catawba
Dear Mr. Edwards:
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This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We. find the
plan to be acceptable and hereby issue this Letter of Approval. The Certificate of Approval must
be posted at the job site. This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of
approval, if no land-disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC
4B .0029.
Title 15 NCAC 4B .0018(a) requires that a copy of the approved erosion control plan be
on file at the job site. Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our
right of periodic inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance-oriented, requiring
protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet
the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General
Statute 113A-51 thru 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the
revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us/ENR/
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Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with federal
and state water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances
or rules may also apply to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any
other permit or approval.
Please be aware that if five acres are to be disturbed by this project, you will be covered
by the enclosed general stormwater permit NCGO1000 (Construction Activities). You should
first become familiar with all of the requirements for compliance with the enclosed general
permit.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
in the Financial Responsibility Form which you have provided. You are requested to file an
amended form if there is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it
would be helpful if you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Steve Allred
Asst. Regional Engineer
cc: McGill Associates
Inspections Dept.
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March 18, 2002
Mr. Tim Smith
Regulatory Specialist
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
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RE: Section 404 Permit #14 Request
Blackburn Landfill Facility
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Smith:
Please find the original and one (1) copy of the following in support of a Section
404 Permit, #14 for the Blackburn Landfill Facility located in Catawba County, North
Carolina.
1. The completed Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
2. Location Map
3. Proposed Location of Crossing
4. Correspondence concerning the floodplain location on the subject property, which
was taken from an Updated Site Study Report conducted by McGill Associates in
2000. (Appendix 1)
5. USACE Correspondence from original Site Study, which was copied from the
Site Study Report prepared by Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 2)
6. Correspondence from NC Department of Cultural Resources, Historic
Preservation Office, which was copied from the Site Study Report prepared by
Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 3)
7. Correspondence from North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of
Parks and Recreation, which was copied from the Site Study Report prepared by
Law Engineering in 1994. (Appendix 4)
8. Correspondence from North Carolina Natural Heritage Program that was copied
from an on-going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being conducted by
McGill Associates. (Appendix 5)
9. Correspondence from North Carolina, State Historic Preservation Office that was
copied from an on-going Site Study of adjacent property, which is being
conducted by McGill Associates. (Appendix 6)
10. Letter of Approval from North Carolina Land Quality Section for Erosion Control
Application of subject project site. (Appendix 7)
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McGi11 Associates. P.A. • P.O. Box 2259. Asheville, NC 28102 • 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0575 • FAX S28-252-2518
Mr. Tim Smith
March 18, 2002
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The proposed project will consist of constructing approximately 10 acres of
Construction/Demolition landfill, including excavation of cut material, placement of
structural fill for landfill base and perimeter embankments, access roads, storm drainage
structures, erosion control measures, entrance road modifications, scale-house
construction, installation of weight scales, and construction of sound-barrier wall.
The USACE Section 404 Permit is being requested to allow the County to extend
and existing culvert by approximately 24 feet to allow necessary modifications to an
existing access road. The existing culvert is 40 feet long, so the total length will be
approximately 64 feet. The site currently has two (2) additional stream crossing with 40
feet of stream piped at each crossing. Therefore, the site currently has 120 linear feet of
stream that is piped, and the total length that will be piped if the crossing in question is
completed, will be 144 feet.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or need any additional
information.
Sincerely,
MCGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MARK D. CATHEY, P.E.
cc: Mr. Barry Edwards
Mr. Tommy London
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Dear Mr. Horan:
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RE: Nationwide #14 Permit
Blackburn Landfill Facility
Catawba County, North Carolina
I received your letter dated March 21, 2002 indicating that a review fee was
required for the above-referenced permit application. The review fee of $200.00 has
been enclosed since the project will impact less than one (1) acre of wetland and less than
150 linear feet of streams.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or need any additional
information.
Sincerely,
MCGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.

MARK D. CATHEY, P.E.
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N.C. Department of Water Quality
Tran # Invoice Type Date Reference
18998 3-25-02 Invoice 03/25/02
PAYMENT
RECEIVED
36296
Check Number: 36296
Date: 3/25/02 Check Amt: $200.00
Balance Discount Pay Amount
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