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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGC 2864GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION LINES WHICH INVOLVE STREAM CROSSINGS ONLY (NO WETLAND IMPACT) This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 1 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina 40 , ' i ion of Environmental Mana ement Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H .0500 and 15A NCAC Div s g 109 and .0201 for the dischar e of dredged or fill material into waters. The category of 2B .0 g . . activities covered b this certification include the installation of underground electricity Y .. 1 distribution lines b either narrow gauge trenching, vibratory plow or other minimal y y disturben methods, and an backfill and bedding placement which does not involve impacts g Y to wetlands. The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate the a licable rovision of Sections 301, 302, 303, 3Qb and 307 of Public Laws 92- pp p 500 and 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions contained in this General Certification. Conditions of Certification; 1. All stream crossings must be perpendicular to the channel. The disturbed area of waters shall be no wider than 10 feet and must be minimized to the maximum extent practical. 2, As rovided in established state and local programs, sediment and erosion p control practices shall be utilized to prevent violations of the appropriate turbidit water uality standards (50 NTU in streams and rivers not designatecl y q .. as trout waters by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC); 25 NTU in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; and 10 NTU in EMC classified trout waters). 3. The activity must comply with all conditions specified in 33 CFR Part 330.b A endix A ,Section B. (12) Utility Line Backfill and Bedding, and Section pp .. C. Nationwide Permit Conchtlons, as published in the Federal Register on November 22, 1991 and the conditions outlined in the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Public Notice, Status of Nationwide Permits in North Carolina, dated February 25,1993. 4. The a licant must obtain all 10ca1, state and federal authorizations required for pp this activity prior to commencing work. 5. This Certification shall expire when Nationwide Permit 12, referenced in Condition 2, is reissued, expires or is modified. Non-com liance with or violation of the conditions of this certification by a specific p fill activity shall result in revocation of this certification for that activity. The Director of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management may re uire submission of a formal application for individual certification for any project in this q category of activity if it is determined that the project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters or wetlands so that existing uses of the wetland or downstream waters are precluded. A public hearing may be held for a specific application for coverage under this General Certification prior to a certification decision if deemed in the best interest of the public by the Director of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. This is the 14th day of January, 1994. Division of Environmental Management n BY ~~ ~ A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Director WQC # 2864 ref-7/gencert.ele