20030909 Ver 3_More Info Letter_20041102

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Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E.
Division Engineer, Division 7
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1584 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27415
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
November 2, 2004
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Subject: Greensboro Western Urban Loop
State Project No: 8.U482101
TIP No: U-2524 AB/AC
DWQ No: 030909
Dear Mr. Mills:
On Wednesday, September 29, 2004, the Division of Water Quality received a complaint call from Mr. Bob
Schultheis of Greensboro. He was concerned about the sediment and turbidity being deposited in a pond and a
stream (not connected) on his property at 5010 Hilltop Rd in Greensboro. This property lies directly below
ongoing construction for the Greensboro Western Urban Loop.
On Thursday, September 30, 2004, Sue Homewood of our staff visually inspected the property and confirmed
sediment and Cne gravel in a small stream segment, as well as turbidity in a pond and the stream feeding the
pond. Both streams cross through the NCDOT construction site. Ms. Homewood contacted Mr. Chris
Kirkman, Resident Engineer NCDOT Division 7 to notify him of the situation and to advise him to ensure that
all sedimentation and erosion control measures were in place before the weekend. It was discussed that on
September 28`I' and September 29~h, tropical storm precipitation levels were recorded at the site and may have
been the cause of the sediment loss and turbidity.
On Monday, October 4, 2004 the Division of Land Quality conducted an inspection of the NCDOT construction
site. Minor problems were noted and recommendations made for corrective actions. The Division of Land
Quality noted that there were areas that should have been temporarily seeded and mulched. They also noted
that although all sedimentation and erosion control measures called for in the plans were installed, decisions
made on-site during construction regarding stockpiling of fill should have wan•anted additional measures to be
installed.
On Monday, October 18, 2004, the Division of Land Quality conducted an annual audit of NCDOT
construction sites, including this section of the Greensboro Western Urban Loop. At that time they indicated all
measures were adequately in place and maintained. In addition, they indicated that NCDOT had installed
additional measures in response to the recommendations made on October 4, 2004.
Please note that although the sedimentation and erosion control plan was being followed in this instance, it is
the NCDOT's responsibility to continue to inspect the project and note any construction modifications or
actions that may call for additional measures to be taken to prevent any impacts to waters of the state. Please be
sure to educate all contractors and subcontractors through appropriate training and/orpre-construction meetings
and regular inspection meetings. ''s'
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E., NCDQT
November 2, 2004
DWQ Project No: 030909
The Division appreciates the open communication that occurred during this situation, as well as the quick
response by NCDQT to correct and improve the situation. We look forward to continued communication and
assistance on this, and future projects. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact
Sue Homewood at 336-771-4600 extension 287 or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
CC: Jerry Parker, NCDQT, Division Environmental Officer, NCDQT Division 7
Chris Kirkman, P.E., Resident Engineer, NCDQT Division 7
DWQ, Winston-Salem Regional Office
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