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North Carolma Department of Environment and Naturai Resources
Division of Water Qualiiy
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Direcror Secretary
November I S 2011
Moore County
NCDWQ Pro�ect No 110940
SR 1282(Foster Rd)
State Pro�ectNo 8C 063028
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY wrth ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr T�m Johnson P E Div�sion Engmeer
NCDOT Divis�on 8
902 N Sandhills Blvd
Aberdeen NC 28315
Dear Mr Johnson
You have our approval m accordance w�th the condrtions l�sted below for the followmg�mpacts for the purpose of
implementmg roadway�mprovements to SR 1282(Foster Rd)m Moore County
Stream Im acts m the Ca e Fear Rrver Basm
S�te Permanent Fill m Temporary Fill m Permanent Fill m Temporary Filt�n Total Stream Stream
Intermittent Interm�ttent Stream Perenmal Stream Perenmal Stream Impact Impacts
Stream(lmear ft) (Lnear ft) (Imear ft) (hnear ft) (I�near ft) Requ�rmg
Mit�gat�on
Imear ft
Sl 26 25 0 0 51 0
Total 26 25 0 0 51 0
Total Stream Impact for Pro�ect 51 hnear feet
The pro�ect shall be constructed m accardance w�th your revised appLcat�on dated recerved November 9 201 l and
amendments dated rece�ved October 25 2011 and November 7 2011 After rev�ewing your application we have
dec�ded that these impacts are covered by General Water Quahty Cert�fication Number 3820 This certification
corresponds to the Nationw�de Permit 14 issued by the Corps of Engmeers In addit�on you should acquire any
other federal state or local permrts before you proceed w�th your pro�ect mcludrng(but not I�mrted to)Sediment and
Erosion Control Non Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulat�ons This approval w�ll expire wrth the
accompanymg 404 permrt
Th�s approval is val�d solely for the purpose and des�gn descrlbed m your application(unless modified below)
Should your pro�ect change you must norify the NCDWQ and submit a new apphcat�on If the property is sold the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certificahon and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complymg
wrth all the cond►tions If total wetland fills for this pro�ect(now or m the future)exceed one acre or of total
impacts to streams(now or�n the future)exceed 1501mear feet compensatory rnrtigation may be requ�red as
described m I SA NCAC 2H 0506(h)(6}and(7) For this approval to remam valid you must adhere to the
condit�ons l�sted m the attached certificat�on and any additional condrtions l�sted below
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Cond�t�on(s)of Cert�ficat�on
Pro,ect Specific Conditions
1 This approval w�ll exp�re with the accompanymg 404 federal perm�t This condit�on supercedes condit�on
No 19 m the General Cert�ficat�on 3820
2 Riprap shall not be placed m the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed m a manner that
precludes aquat�c l�fe passage B�oengmeermg boulders or structures should be properly des�gned s�zed
and mstalled
3 For the 25 lmear feet of streams bemg�mpacted due to slte dewatenng activrties the s�te shall be graded to rts
preconstruction contours and revegetated wrth appropnate nat�ve spec�es
4 All port�ons of the proposed pro�ect drainmg to 303(d)listed watersheds that are impa�red due to b�olog�cal
crrteria exceedances shall not d�scharge stormwater d�rectly to surface waters Stormwater shall be treated
usmg appropriate best management practices(e g vegetated conveyances constructed wetlands detent�on
ponds etc)prior to dischargmg to surface waters
5 The NCDOT D�v�s�on Environmental Officer or Environmental Ass�stant w�ll conduct a pre construct�on
meetmg with all appropr�ate staffto ensure that the pro�ect supervisor and essential staff understand the
potential issues w�th siream and pipe ahgnment at the perm�tted s�te NCDWQ staff shall be�nvrted to the
pre construction meetmg
General Cond�t�ons
6 Unless otherwise approved�n this certificat�on placement of culverts and other structures m open waters
and streams shall be placed below the elevat�on of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a
diameter greater than 48 mches and 20 percent of the culvert d►ameter for culverts havmg a d�ameter less
than 48 mches to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic l�fe Design and placement of culverts and
other structures mcludmg temparary erosion control measures shall not be conducted m a manner that may
result m dis equilibr�um of wetlands or sh-eambeds or banks ad�acent to ar upstream and down stream of
the above structures The applicant is requ�red to provide evidence that the equihbnum�s be�ng mamtamed
if requested m wntmg by NCDWQ If th�s condrtion is unable to be met due to bedrock or other l�m�tmg
features encountered durmg construct�on please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to
determine whether or not a permrt modificarion w�ll be reqmred
7 If concrete�s used during construction a dry work area shall be mamtamed to prevent d�rect contact
between curing concrete and stream water Water that madvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be
d�scharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and poss�ble aquatic life and fish k�lls
8 Durmg the constructton of the pro�ect no stagmg of equ�pment of any kmd�s perm�tted m waters of the
U S or protected riparian buffers
9 The d�mens�on pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossmg shall not be mod�fied
D�sturbed floodplams and streams shall be restored to natural geomorph�c cond�t�ons
10 1he use of rip rap above the Normal H�gh Water Mark shall be mmim�zed Any rip rap placed for stream
stab�lizat�on shall be placed m stream channels �n such a manner that rt does not impede aquat►c Lfe
passage
11 The Permittee sha11 ensure that the tmal des�gn drawings adhere to the permrt and to the permit drawmgs
subm�tted for approval
12 All work m or ad�acent to stream waters shall be conducted m a dry work area Approved BMP measures
from the most current vers�on of NCDOT Construct�on and Mamtenance Act�v�t�es manual such as
sandbags rock berms cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavat�on m
flowmg water
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]3 Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than m the stream channel m order to m�mm�ze ,
sed�mentation and reduce the mtroduction of other pollutants mto the stream
14 All mechamzed equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly �nspected and mamtamed to
prevent contammation of stream waters from fuels lubricants hydraul�c fluids or other tox�c mater�als
15 No rock sand or other mater�als shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by th�s
certificat�on
16 D�scharging hydroseed mixtures and washmg out hydroseeders and other equipment m or ad�acent to
surface waters�s proh�bited
17 The permrttee and its authorized agents shall conduct tts activrt�es m a manner consistent w�th State water
quahty standards(mcludmg any requ�rements resultmg from comphance wrth§303(d)of the Clean Water
Act)and any other appropnate reqwrements of State and Federal law If NCDWQ determmes that such
standards or laws are not be�ng met(mcludmg the fa�lure to sustam a des�gnated or achieved use)or that
State or federal law is bemg violated or that further condrtions are necessary to assure compl�ance
NCDWQ may reevaluate and mod�fy this cert�fication
18 All fill slopes located m�unsdict�onal wetlands shall be placed at stopes no flatter than 3 I unless
otherwise author�zed by this cert�ficat�on
19 A copy of this Water Qual�ty Cert�fication shall be mamtamed on the construction srte at all t�mes In
addrtion the Water Qual�ty Certificat�on and all subsequent modifications �f any shall be mamtamed with
the Division Engmeer and the on srte pro�ect manager
20 The outside buffer wetland ar water boundary located wrthm the construct�on corridor approved by th�s
author�zat�on shall be clearly marked by h�ghly v�s�ble fencmg prior to any land disturbmg activ�ties
Impacts to areas w�thm the fencmg are prohib�ted unless otherwise autharized by th�s cert�fication
21 The issuance of th�s certification does not exempt the Permittee from complymg wrth any and all statutes
rules regulations or ordmances that may be imposed by other government agenc�es(i e local state and
federal)havmg�ur�sdict�on mcludmg but not l�mited to appl�cable buffer rules stormwater management
rules soil eros�on and sedimentation control requ�rements etc
22 The Permittee shall report any vlolations of th�s certification to the Div�s�on of Water Quality w�thm 24
hours of d�scovery
23 Upon complet�on of the pro�ect(mcluding any impacts at associated borrow or waste sytes) the NCDOT
D�v�sion Engmeer shal)complete and return the enclosed Certificat�on of Completion Form to notify
NCDWQ when all wark mcluded m the 401 Cert�fication has been completed
24 Natrve ripanan vegetation must be reestablished withm the construct�on limits of the pro�ect by the end of
the growmg season followmg completion of construct on
25 There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal mto Jurisdict�onal wetlands or waters associated with
this perm�t w�thout apnropr�ate mod�fication Should waste or borrow site� or access roads to waste or
borrow sltes be located m wetlands or streams compensatory mrt�gation will be reqwred smce that is a
direct impact from road construction activrttes
26 Eros�on and sed�ment control practices must be m full compl�ance w�th all specifications governmg the
proper des�gn mstallation and operation and mamtenance of such Best Management Pract�ces �n order to
protect surface waters standards
a The erosion and sediment control measures for the pro�ect must be des�gned instalied operated and
mamtamed m accordance with the most recent vers�on of the North Carolrna Sedtment and Erosron
Control Plannmg and Design�anual
b The design mstallat�on operatlon and mamtenance of the sed�ment and eros�on control measures
must be such that they equal or exceed the requ�rements specifted m the most recent vers�on of the
North Carolrna Sed�ment and Erosron Control Manual The dev�ces shall be mamtamed on all
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construct�on s�tes borrow s�tes and waste pile (spoil) pro�ects includmg contractor owned or leased
borrow p�ts associated w�th the pro�ect
c For borrow p�t s�tes the eros�on and sed�ment control measures must be designed �nstalled operated
and mamtamed m accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mrnrng
Manual
d The reclamation measures and implementat�on must comply w�th the reclamat�on m accordance w�th
the requ�rements of the Sed�mentation Pollut�on Controi Act
26 Sed�ment and erosion control measures shall not be placed m wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved
by th�s Cert�ficat�on
If you w�sh to contest any statement m the attached Cert�ficat�on you must file a pet�t�on for an admmish-at�ve
hearmg You may obta�n the petrt�on form from the office of Admmistrat�ve heanngs You must file the petrt�on
with the office of Admmistrat�ve Hearmgs wrthm sixty(60)days of receipt of th�s notice A petrtion�s cons�dered
filed when it�s rece�ved�n the office of Admmistratrve Hearmgs durmg normal office hours The Office of
Adm�mstrative Hearmgs accepts filmgs Monday through Fr�day between the hours of 8 OOam and 5 OOpm except
for official state holidays The or�gmal and one(1)copy of the petition must be filed with the O�ce of
Admm�strative Hearmgs
The pet�tion may be faxed prov�ded the origmal and one copy of the document�s rece�ved by the Office of
Admmistrative Hearmgs wrthm five(5)business days followmg the faxed transm�ssion
The ma�lmg address for the Office of Admm�strative Hearmgs is
Office of Admmistrat�ve Hearmgs
6714 Ma�l Serv�ce Center
Rale�gh NC 27699 6714
Telephone (919) 733 2698 Facsimile (9l9) 733 3478
A copy of the pet�tion must also be served on DENR as follows
Ms Mary Penny Thompson General Counsel
Department of Env�ronment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699 1601
This letter completes the review of the Div�sion of Water Quality under Sect�on 401 of the Clean Water Act If you
have any questions please contact Mason Herndon at(9]0)308 4021
Smcerely
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Coleen H Sullms
D�rector
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Art Kmg D�vision 8 Env�ronmental Officer
Travis W�ison NC W�ldl�fe Resources Commission
Soma Carrillo NCDWQ Central Regional Office
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