20201004 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20200911

Strickland, Bev
From: Yankura, Kaylie
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2020 11:24 AM
To: Matthew Fusco; Shannon Slusher
Cc: Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); Leslie, Andrea J
Subject: Request for Additional Information; Slusher — Sapphire Farm, DWR# 20201004
Mr. Fusco,
On August 4, 2020, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting a 401 Water Quality
Certification from the Division for the subject project. The Division has determined that your application is incomplete
and cannot be processed. The application is on hold until the following items are addressed:
1. Please enumerate all proposed wetland and stream impacts on the site plan and clearly label all impacts
(Wetland/Stream Impact 1, etc.). The impacts on the site plan should correspond with those listed within the
PCN. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a)]
2. Please verify the stream, wetland, and open water impacts listed within the PCN impact tables. The impact totals
provided in the cover letter narrative do not match those listed within the PCN. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]
3. The project proposes 175 linear feet of streambank stabilization. The project application also proposes the
removal of 20 linear feet of culvert for stream daylighting associated with dam improvements. Please provide a
streambank stabilization plan and typical drawings for these activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0502 (c)] [15A NCAC 02H
.0506(b)(2) and (3)]
4. Please provide further clarification on how the proposed rock vane structure included within item "D" of the
application cover letter is to be installed and how permanent restrictions to streamflow and aquatic passage will
be avoided. [15A NCAC 02H .0502 (c)] [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (3)]
5. Please clarify if the proposed grade changes and inclusion of flashboard risers within item "E" of the application
cover letter are still requested. During a site visit conducted on September 8, 2020, it was indicated that these
components are no longer required. If these activities are still proposed, please provide an explanation for why
grade changes and flashboard risers are required and a plan for how this work will be completed. [15A NCAC
02H .0502(c)]
6. The project proposes to perform restoration activities within 20.76 acres of wetland/bog complexes
onsite. Please clarify what the proposed restoration activities are and provide information on how these
activities are to be performed. [15A NCAC 02H .0502 (c)] [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (3)]
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(c), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the proper
consideration of the application. If all of the requested information is not received, the Division will be unable to approve
the application and it will be returned.
Please contact me if you have any questions. You may provide your response via email or mail to the address below.
Thank you,
Kaylie Yankura
Environmental Specialist —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section

NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
828 296 4685 office
828 231 9634 mobile
kaylie.yankuraa-ncdenr.gov
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