20030585 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20030513

UU1111S ENGINEERS
July 18, 2005
Mr. John Dorney
401/Wetlands Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Subject: City of Newton
Contract 17.0 - Raw Water System Improvements
401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate
Dear Mr. Dorney:
949.036 (34)
This letter is to verify that construction of the subject project has been completed in
substantial compliance and intent of the plans and specifications approved under General
Water Quality Certification Number 3366 dated May 16, 2003. The certificate of
completion is attached as required by the conditions of the authorization certificate.
Yours very truly,
WILLIS ENGINEERS
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C. A. Willis, P.E., DEE
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DENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
1520 South Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
704.377.9844 Fax [phone]

Certification of Completion
DWQ Project No.: 03-0585 County: Catawba
Applicant
Project Name
of Newton
Raw Water Svstem improvements
Date of Issuance of Wetland Permit: May 16, 2003
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification and 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, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. 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: _
Agent's Certification
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used in the observation of' tile
compliance and intent of the 401
and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, Charles A Willis, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to
observe periodically 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.
Date:
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications,
Si gnature. Itc ristration No. 3322 Date `r
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 16, 2003
Catawba County
DWQ Project #: 03-0585
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification including ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
Dear Mr. Newton:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact 0.15 acres of waters
and 60 feet of stream for the purpose of weir installation as you described in your application dated
March 31, 2003. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 3366, which may be viewed on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number
33 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. 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. 276 1 1-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
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/ncwetlands
pill,
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 Alan Johnson
at our Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
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Attachments
Sincerely,
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Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
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Central Files
Charles Willis, Willis Engineers, 1520 South Boulevard, NC 28203
LAWHIS ENGINEERS
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May 12, 2003 /.V1111 p p 949.036 (34)
ETLANDS/401 GROUP
Division of Water Quality
401 /Wetlands Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd, Suite 250 1A1ERQUALITY
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Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 SECrInA?
Subject: City of Newton
Raw Water Facilities
401 Water Quality Certification
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the City of Newton, we are submitting an application for maintenance of an
existing structure with in Waters of the United States in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 3.
The purpose of this project is to replace a structurally unsound weir with a new weir of
similar characteristics at the City's raw water pumping station. Special considerations have
been taken to minimize adverse environmental effects resulting from this replacement.
These include maintaining the current weir elevation, installation of bank stabilization and
requiring appropriate sediment and erosion control methods during construction.
Please find enclosed 7 copies of the following application documents:
• Pre-Construction Notification Application Form
• Agent Authorization Letter
• Supporting Figures for PCN
• Prior Project Permit NWP-33
• Approved USACE NWP-3 Permit
• A check in the amount of $ 200.00 from the City of Newton
Yours very truly,
WILLIS ENGINEE
Charles A. Will s Jr., P.E.
Attachments
cc w/Attachments: Mr. Martin D. Wilson
cc: Mr. Ed Burchins
1520 South Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
704.377.9844 Fax [phone]
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GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property owner: City of Newton
Address: P.O. Box 550, Newton, NC 28658
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): Newton Weir Project,
located on 96.22 acre tract north of NC 10, Jacob Fork River, west of Newton, NC.
Description of Activity: Replace the existing weir at the City of Newton's raw water station with a new
reinforced concrete structure at same location and elevation, including bank stabilization.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.1344).
(check all that apply) Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899).
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number.
3 Nationwide Permit Number.
Your work is authorized by this Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Permit (NWP) provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If your activity
is subject to Section 404 (if Section 404 block above is checked), before beginning work you must also
receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the N.C. Division of Environmental Management,
telephone [phone].
Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the
conditions of the RGP or the NWP referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a
restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the
responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may
need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
If there are any questions regarding this authorization or any of the conditions of the General Permit or
Nationwide Permit, please contact the Corps Regulatory Official specified below.
Date: April 24, 2003
Corps Regulatory Official: John W. Hendrix
Expiration Date of Verification: April 24, 2005

Telephone No.: [phone], x-7
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ATER QUALITY SECTION
Office Use Only: { Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing,
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ?'r
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watersheduffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 3 - Maintenance
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: City of Newton
Mailing Address: PO Box 550
Newton NC 28658
Telephone Number: 828.465.4620 Fax Number: 828.465.7422
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant 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: Charles A Willis. Jr. PE
Company Affiliation: Willis Engineers
Mailing Address: 1520 South Boulevard
Charlotte NC 28203
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Telephone Number: 704.338.4668 Fax Number: 704.377.2965
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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: Newton Weir Project
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 361903238095
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Newton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): US 321 to NC 10, Go West on
NC 10. Cross South Fork Catawba River. Entrance to proiect site is gravel road
proximately 1500 feet from bridge.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): See attached map
(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. Property size (acres): 96.22
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Jacob Fork River
8. River Basin: Catawba
(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/maps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Primary woodland with gravel road providing access to
existing weir structure and raw water pump station.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This protect will replace an existing weir, which is structurally unsound, with a new similar
weir. The new weir will be a reinforced concrete structure with the same weir elevation as
the existing weir. Industrstandard construction equipment will consist of track excavators,
crane, and miscellaneous support equipment.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
To replace the structurally unsound existing weir with a new weir.
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.
NWP-33, USACE Action ID = 200131301, Issued September 21, 2001
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.
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
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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. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
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***
N/A

* 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.izov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secif )
See Below

* 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
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www.uses.Rov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tor)ozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: N/A
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres)
Name Wat)
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
1 Weir Replacement 0.15 Jacob Fork River

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
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.
The existing weir is structurally unsound and must be replace with a new weir of similar
characteristics. The elevation of the new weir was placed at the same elevation of the existing
weir to minimize upstream impacts. Gambion walls and rip rap will be placed for bank
stabilization around the new weir. All material will be stabilized in accordance with all
applicable sediment and erosion control methods.
VIII. Mitigation
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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/ncwctlands/stnngide.htmi.
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.
Project will result in no net loss of water or wetlands of the U.S. New weir replaces existing
weir and will not impact waters of the U.S. differently than existing weir.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/wM/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
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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 (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) 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 ® EA not required since project purpose will facilitate no new
work, but simply the replacement of an existing structure.
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 ? N/A
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
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
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .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 Required
(square feet) Mitigation
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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 2B .0242 or.0260.
X1. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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 (required by DWQ)
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 (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? 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
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).
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AppijcawAgent'"ignature Late
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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P.O. Box 550 • Newton. NC 28658 4P [phone] • Fax [phone]
PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Mr. Charles A. Willis, Jr., PE
Willis Engineers
1520 South Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
Via Facsimile: 704.377.2965
Subject: Agent Authorization
Jacob Fork Weir Replacement
Dear Mr. Willis:
Willis Engineers is hereby authorized to act as Agent for the City of Newton is securing
the appropriate State and Federal permits for replacement or the weir at the City facilities
on the Jacob Fork River.
CITY OF NEWTON
Martin D. Wilson
Director of Public Works and Utilities
RECEW APR 0 1 2003 14ft.036 c ?
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 200131301 County Catawba
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property owner: City of Newton
Address: P.O. Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
Telephone No.:
Size and Location of project (water body, road name/number, town, etc.):
Newton Weir Project located on 96.22 acre tract north of NC 10, west of Jacob Fork, and
west of the City of Newton.
Description of Activity:
Temporarily deposit approx. 1307 SF of riprap in Jacob Fork for the purpose of providing a
platform to support an S&ME drill rig. The drill rig will be conducting substrate sampling.
The drilling itself will involve the plucking of 4 small earthen cores from the creek bottom
and there will be no discharge involved. Upon project completion, all riprap will be
removed and the stream bottom restored to original contours.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.1344).
(check all that apply) Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899).
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number.
33 Nationwide Permit Number.
Your work is authorized by this Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Permit (NWP) provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. For any activity within
the twenty coastal counties, before beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management,
telephone [phone].
Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the
conditions of the RGP or the NWP referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a
restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to
obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact
appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
If there are any questions regarding this authorization or any of the conditions of the General Permit or
Nationwide Permit, please contact the Corps Regulatory Official specified below.
Date September 12, 2001
Corps Regulatory Official Steve Chapin Telephone No. [phone]
Expiration Date of Verification September 12, 2003
cc: S&ME, Inc.
CESAW Forth 591
Revised July 1995
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Description Irv Date Invoice ? PO Number Invoice Amt
APPLICATION FEE 5/01/03 50103 200.00
Total Check; 200.00
030585 WETLANDS/
401 GROUP
RECEIVED MAY 12 2003 MAY r 3 2003
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