NCC215790_ESC Approval Submitted_20211103

ROY COOPER
Governor
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Director NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 13, 2021
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Town of Sparta
Attention: Ryan Wilmoth, Town Manager
PO Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675
RE: Project Name: 2020 Earthquake Damage Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project — Phase 1
Acres Approved: 0.94
Project ID: ALLEG-2022-003
County: Allegany
City: Sparta
Address: Duncan Street
River Basin: New
Stream Classification: C, Trout
Submitted By: The Lane Group, Inc.
Date Received by LQS: September 13, 2021
Plan Type: New
Dear Sir or Madam:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the plan to be acceptable
with modifications and hereby issue this letter of Approval with Modifications. The modifications required for
approval are listed on the attached page. This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of
approval, if no land -disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC 4B .0129.
As of April 1, 2019, all new construction activities are required to complete and submit an electronic Notice of
Intent (eNOI) form requesting a Certificate of Coverage (COC) under the NCG010000 Construction General
Permit. After the form is reviewed and found to be complete, you will receive a link with payment instructions
for the $100 annual permit fee. After the fee is received, you will receive the COC via email. You MUST
obtain the COC prior to commencement of any land disturbing activity. The eNOI form may be accessed at
deq.nc.gov/NCGO1. Please direct questions about the eNOI form to [e-mail]. If the
owner/operator of this project changes in the future, the new responsible party is required to apply for his/her
own COC.
Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) and the NCGOI permit require that the following documentation be kept on file at
the job site:
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
00-0 Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
jgLQE336-776-9800

Letter of Approval with Modifications
Town of Sparta
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1. The approved E&SC plan as well as any approved deviation.
2. The NCGO1 permit and the COC, once it is received.
3. Records of inspections made during the previous 12 months.
Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to insure
compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance -oriented, requiring protection of existing
natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the commencement of this project, it is determined that
the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statute 113A-51 through 66), this office may require
revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to ensure compliance with the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal and State water quality
laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances or rules may also apply to this land -
disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any other permit or approval.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided in the Financial
Responsibility Form, which you provided. You are requested to file an amended form if there is any change in
the information included on the form. In addition, it would be helpful if you notify this office of the proposed
starting date for this project. .
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Tamera Eplin, PE
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
Modifications Required for Approval
c: Kevin Heath, PE, The Lane Group, PE (email)
Dana Phillips, NC Office of State Budget and Management (email)

Letter of Approval with Modifications
Town of Sparta
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MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Project Name: 2020 Earthquake Damage Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project— Phase 1
Project ID: ALLEG-2022-003
County: Alleghany
Modifications pursuant to applicable North Carolina General Statutes and/or Regulations:
1. The detailed construction sequence listed on Sheet C902 of the plans will supersede the
general construction sequence listed in the supporting materials for this project. The
supporting materials has listed a "suggested general construction sequence which the
contractor may utilize or modify as needed". Any changes to this project construction
sequence listed on the plans that effects erosion and sediment control should be discussed
with and approved by this Division before changes are implemented. [15A NCAC 04B
.0106]
2. If any area in or around the limits of disturbance for this project is within wetlands, stream
buffers, NCDOT mitigation area, or areas of concern with the Regional Water Quality
Operations Section or the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, this project may
not commence until the erosion and sediment control plan is revised to reflect the area(s) and
approved by this Division. [15A NCAC 04B .0106]
3. Stone outlets in silt fencing should have hardware cloth tied into the steel posts to prevent
transport of washed stone. The placement of stone downstream of the hardware cloth may
result in washout of the stone beyond the limits of disturbance and into the buffer and stream.
A depth of 16 inches of washed stone placed at a 1:1 slope is recommended. [G.S. 113A-
57(3)]
4. Additional measures may be required - The applicant is responsible for the control of
sediment on -site. If the approved erosion and sedimentation control measures prove
insufficient, the applicant must take those additional steps necessary to stop sediment from
leaving the limits of disturbance. [15A NCAC 04B .0115]
5. Please notify this office at 336-776-9800 prior to your pre -construction conference for this
project. [GS I I3A-51, 15A NCAC 4B .0120]
Ref: G.S. 113A-54.1 through G.S. 113A-57
Sections 15A NCAC 04A.0101 through 15A NCAC 04E.0504
General Permit NCG 010000 NPDES for Construction Activities