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Home My WebLink About19970526 Ver 1_Complete File_19970617State of North Carolina 2J Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 1 • • Division of Water Quality James Hunt, Governor p E H N Fl Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director June 27, 1997 Swain County WQC 401 Project #970526 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Mr. C. R. Styles N.C. Dept. of Transportation P.O. Box 250 Bryson City, NC 28713 Dear Mr. Styles: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to fill in 0.001 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of paving SR 1170, as you described in your application dated 5 June 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3127. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 3 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non- Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also 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. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. 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). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office Asheville DWQ Regional Office Mr. John Domey Central Files 970526.1tr Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences Branch Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX # 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer - 50% recycled/10% post consumer paper 9705 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION' JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR. SECRETARY Swain County SR 1190 Mr. Bob Johnson 215 Army Corps of Engineer Reg. Field Office Room 75, Grove Park Ave. Asheville, NC 28801-2714 Dear Mr. Johnson: P. O. Box 250 Bryson City, NC 28713 June 5, 1997 RECEIVED ENVIRpNMENTAL SCIENCES JU,y 171997, The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to grade, drain, base and pave primarily along the existing roadway of SR 1190, Falls Branch Road, in Swain County. In order to construct this project in accordance with our current secondary road standards and due to the replacement of one (1) pipe culvert in one unamed tributary of Tuckaseigee River (DEM Class C) we are requesting authorization under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. I am sending a straight-line diagram with our proposed erosion control and construction limits at various sites along this project. In addition, a typical section of the road, drawings for the pipe replacement in the unnamed tributary of the Tuckaseigee River, general notes and standards on erosion control measures, and a marked County Map are enclosed. We propose to install the new culvert slightly below the existing streambed elevation where bedrock is not encountered to minimize impact to Wildlife habitat and allow the existing stream gradients to remain as unchanged as physically possible. The best management practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and erosion on this project. The construction foreman will review all erosion control measures daily to ensure sedimentation and erosion controls are being effectively controlled. If the planned devices are not functioning as intended, they will immediately be replaced with better devices. The silt fences and other erosion control devices will be in place prior to pipe construction and will remain in place until the project is stabilized. By copy of this letter I am asking Mr. Mark Davis, Habitat Cooridinator Western Mountain District, of the NCWRC to comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide permit request. F Mr. Bob Johnson Page 2 June 5, 1997 Also by copy of this letter, I am requesting authorization to proceed under Section 401 of the Clear Water Act from Division of Environmental Management. In addition, I am asking Mr. Davis and Mr. Ed Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer (NCDOT), and. Mr. Richard Phillips (DEHNR), to commend directly to me concerning this permit request. We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please advise. Your early review and consideration will be appreciated. Yours trul , LI? t? C. R. Styl s, E. District Engineer CRS:sd atta. cc: Mr. Richard Phillips, P. E., Regional Engineer DEHNR Mr. F. D. Martin, P. E., Division Engineer Mr. E. L. Ingle, Area Roadside Environmental Engineer Mr. Eric Galamb, Water Quality Certification Unit, DEM Mr. Mark Davis, Habitat Cooridinator W. Mtn. Dist., NCWRC DEM ID: ACTION ID: Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit 03 JOINT FORM FOR Nationwide permits. that required notification to the Corps of Engineers Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER CORPS OF ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY P. O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 ATTN.: CESAW-CO-E Telephone (919) 252-4511 WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES P. O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 ATTN: Mr. John Dorney Telephone (919)733-5083 ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. 1. Owners Name: North Carolina Department of Transportation 2. Owners Address: P. 0. Box 250, Bryson City, NC 28713 3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work) (704) 488-2131 4. If applicable Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number: C. R. Styles, P. E., District Engineer 5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Swain Nearest Town or City: Bryson City Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc): SR 1190 - Falls Branch Road 6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Tuckaseigee River 7. River Basin: Little Tennessee River Basin 8. Is this project located in watershed classified as Trout, SA HQW, ORW, WSI, or WSII? Yes [ ] No [X J 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? Yes [ ] No [ X] If yes, explain: 10. Estimate total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: 11. Number of acres of waters of the U. S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project. Filled: 0.001 Ac Drained: Flooded: Excavated: Total Impacted: 0.001 Ac. 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-81/2" x 11" drawings only): To widen and pave SR 1190 to meet current NCDOT standards 13. Purpose of Proposed work: Same 14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measure taken to minimize wetland impacts. See Attachments 15._ You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or NationMarine Fisheries Service ----------- - MFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES[ X ] NO [ ] With Application RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding-the presence of historic properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES( ] NO C X ] With Application 17 Additional information required by DEM: A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project. C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the delineation line. D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach a copy. E. What is land use of surrounding property? Rural Woodland - Residential F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? FA LL-6 5,,? A i n1 C0LAPj 7W 9, VAUS 11X3 U31L UNM Ol ',W 0', ?, ch eN., - N 3N At *99P (3N-991 ?13l11/HMl IX L 11) M U?A oo° / °oo? ° ?r 1r ?- 02 o r \? o "o i S? vl c` \ o v Olt p 0 0 ? O U ( ? I1\ ? •? 11 (? '':•. ... 1\\/ // ICL ii1 111 L,. 1???? , (- n? .. __.. ? _ ? ?A? 1 I EROSION CONTROL DETAILS AND. SPECIFICATIONS 245.03 245.05 893.01 890.05 245.01 245.02 892.04 895.10 892.01 892.02 897.01 897.02 894.01 245.04 896.01 896.02 896.03 Temporary Silt Ditch ___........................... Temporary Diversion ............................. ?..ro --- Temporary Silt Fence ______________________ Hi--ff-. Temporary Slope Drain with Earth Berm __________ .- Silt Basin Type A Silt Basin Type B ........................................... Temporary Rock Silt Check Type-A .......... Temporary Rock Silt Check Type--6 ____________' Temporary Rock Sediment Dam Type-A ____________ Temporary Rock Sediment Dam Type--B ... Rock Pipe Inlet Protection Type-A ...........? Rock Pipe Inlet Protection Type-B ............ } Rock Silt Screen ............................................. = 3 Stilling Basin .......................................... U?j Rock Inlet Protection: Type A ............................... A #. 3-- OR -- A Type B ............................... B OR B )) Type C ............................... C -- OR " C 12 March, 1992 . TEMPORARY SII.T FENCE: A temporary silt fence is commonly used at the toe of a fill section to prevent off- site sedimentation. It is made of permeable filter fabric buried at the bottom, stretched and supported by steel posts. The silt fence reduces the water flow while retaining the sediment. They may also be used to divert water flow to protected outlets. Silt fences need to be checked after each significant rainfall to ensure there effectiveness. They must be maintained on a regular basis. Silt fences shall not be installed across streams, ditches, or waterways. AREAS of UsE: • At toe of fill sections where sediment runoff can be stored and contained inside the project limits. DESIGN CRi r .: Material With Wire Without Wire Fabric Type 3 Class A Type 3 Class B Steel posts length 5 ft 5 ft. Post spacing 10 ft. 6 ft. maximum 17 March, 1992 . r' . C! Q III- z?m 1 I i f;? II z dT hu ----------- Lli ---' ---' zo LL rn ----- ?- oP- W = r;, z WE_ W r4 -54 C__Q9 Vv U [? W3 ?.C d Z I aV m Zr. > N ?. w III- ? o? -?_ A- a d III Q?TJ X?lc d o III o y_z o? pa a pp- °° W ?oC ? d j cv w cl Z z _ M O _ _ca za -- o d ?mm -?• r C F- d T G- Q W.4 W;j d? ==Fw z ZZ JO7 ZwQa T J >-?jmT Q 0 d Z w -2 !- Z Bc ddb ndE- aC..G7 d mz maim c.?=== d=°y°'. _, :u Cal F [a7 m Mcwa ';ate a3::a?-V),= Ow Cd z G- °?azW FU fnTw ZGO dF mElo E-0 e-zUw-?G]J ZEZ _ 0" ma?''z?ic m3UC's7y.G] ??vla o V r p W ? 56. E Zm Z3ZO??OLdsC?Td J lol d J Zi 1-1 -a: a. a ¢ E t/TI E'I C 18 March,1992 ?. A silt basin type-B is a temporary basin built to collect sediment flowing through a drainage way. The silt basin is built at the base of the ditch with its length being at least 2 times the width of the basin. The type-B silt basin is generally built in conjunction with temporary rock silt checks and other devices that control or slow down water flow. This device must be monitored closely and cleaned out on a regular basis until grass is established along the ditch line and sedimentation is no longer a problem. AREAS OF USE: • In conjunction with temporary rock silt checks and other devices used in drainage ditches. DESIGN CRrrERIA: • Width - variable • Length - 2 times width • Depth - 2 ft. minimum storage - 1800, cubic feet/acre (equals L x W x D) lft? 23 March, 1992 vw i i t s i t z J CL J IIIII ? 111111 • . r = a = IIIII ? 1111 111111 IIIII 111111 IIIII ? 1111111 A •.Z IIIIf TX- VD IIIII z s IIIII ? I a II I W J W 11111 ? Hill II I J 11111 ? 11111 111111111111= N a II II 111111 3 $ 11111 a IIIII 11? I IIIll ?t atN ?Im K N m W a_ ~ z j, Z Q Cr:: == M Z J Q OL; z Z-o D O ;r• m ri> Q E•.. O ?r `Q v r N 0 24 March,1992 " ?s ROCK PIPE INLET PROTECTION TYPE-A: uw*" ibW A rock pipe inlet protection type-A is a horseshoe shaped structure with a built-in sediment storage area around the outside perimeter of the structure. The type-A rock pipe inlet protection shall be used at pipe inlets no larger than 36 inches in diameter where it is receiving flow from several directions. The type-A rock pipe inlet protection utilizes class-B stone lined with #5 or #57 stone to protect drainage pipe structures by trapping sediment before it enters. They have a sediment storage pit which is designed by the same procedures as a silt basin. AREAS OF USE: • At inlets to pipes no larger than 36 inches in diameter where it receives flow from several directions. • In areas where it can be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. DESIGN CRITERIA: • Structural stone - class-B stone • Sediment control stone - #5 or #57 stone • Sediment storage area - 1800 cubic ft./acre • Dam height - 3 ft. minimum ;A. 33 March, 1992 w v h%W a7 W a a a q. ~ J w > Q W W C f x W Z Z Z O ?QE ai.o EO- iOa.=w m m F? z Ga ZdCV a^-3ZmU EO"ZG.O,WmFO?E Gaw Z U 6 N d Z ra. d V 0 W F O N N W (rp?C6 W ""3E.Z W E. Z W W a z?J,z Q==m2.awz FV744 EO 54 W WmVIr ?amavFio?mdE°--oj ra w W E?C? azzzrn dpC~VZCVxW O W x000 xE- O?O V Ex Z m m U E- u an to ra. 0. U d O E oz l l 0 CO Q J = k/ cr OJ U. a z UL . a . W ' w' CL a CL i <O c r- i cn Z >? O - o ? ? U N Q W Z c Z f a ? Z . o? ? Q J z O ? W ' _z 1-- -j "' ? T f7 1 o v . . LLI N f U1 _ J ?'?; O ? o a: t C Q = 0 v a Y F z n V v. O z 2 O w Q N N M t.i... W C) w CD ?? Q M ¢ o ?- a ? O I { I I Q N N O O U. W Gri z N r4 wizl ?... 34 March,1992 .i??T.++T?SYMW^^R?T9 T?.?-y,... ...:. .:.-. ?. .: .-t- ? vy.._. c._..:.: -.... ..:. .. - .. ... .?'.".?: "£'M•'n ibw ROCK SILT SCREEN: A rock silt screen is a low-level dam structure to be used in streams below culvert sites. Rock silt screens shall be used to trap sediment transported by running water and shall be placed in the stream below the construction site within the right-of- way or easement boundary. The rock silt screen utilizes class B stone lined with #5 or #57 stone to produce a ripple-effect in the stream to settle the larger sediment particles transported in the stream from the construction site. The trapped sediment shall be cleaned out before the device is removed from the stream. AREAS OF USE: In live streams below construction sites where construction occurs in or adjacent to the stream In live streams below a culvert construction site. Where it can be cleaned before it is removed from stream. DESIGN CRITERIA: • Structural stone - class B stone • Sediment control stone - # 5 or # 57 stone • Dam height - 1.5 ft. minimum and 3 ft. maximum ( shall not be higher than 1 ft. above normal flow of stream) 6%.- 37 March, 1992 I? r' 3 W z_ S N z 0 m ., LL. X S ? W z V ? Q Z 1 a 1-- ,fy. U S / ? N Zn N? U J'°? N C 0 `z x W N Q r ? ? Q Q. Z W W (u V ? d -? z ?..dZ ?.T CD Zed tOC Oy ?II C t' ? f Q 13. 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