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Home My WebLink About20111101 Ver 3_Application_20131104Pnr McCito�tv CiOVEIL\OR � ycr � � 2e,...�. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF 1TZANSPORTATION November 4, 2013 Ms. Lori Beck�vitli, NCDOT Regulatory Project Mauager U.S. .Srmy Corps of Engiueers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801-2714 AN'fl IoNY J. TnTA SECItElAk1' Subjeet: Nationwide 14 Permit Application - Mo<lification SR 1006 — Howard Gap Road — Widening fi•om TIP Project No. B-3662 (Featherstone Creek) to SR 1539 — Jackson Road — Henderson County Action ID No. 2012-00114 DWQ Project No. 20111101 TIP No. R-5207B — WBS �lement: 38629 (DWQ Minor Permit P'ee $240.00) Dear Ms. Beckwith: The Nortli Caroliva Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is in the pi•ocess of widening the subject road. Due to a mistake in the plan sheets, it will be necessary fa� NCDOT to buy additional right of way and permanent di�ainage easement in order to construct the fiill roadway typical fi•an Sta. 283+00 to Sta. 286+75. The project �vill require the placement of a spriiig box and drain liue iu au unnamed tributaiy to Byers Creek uuder the new fill slope line fi•oui Sta. 284+00 to Sta. 284+35. I am enclosing a revised sh�eam impact sheet for the PCN application, a permit drawiug, and USGS quad map showing the locatiai of the spring liead (Permil Site 3A). In addition, I have included the "revised" EEP mitigation acceptance letter for stream impacts and copies of the 404 and 401 Permits associated with this project. Tlu�eatenecl aud �udai�gered Species A State Euvironmeutal Assessment (SEA) was prepared for this project in September 2008 and a Pinding of No Siguificant Iuip�ct (FONSI) was sigued iu March 2009. There are six federally listed species tUat are known to occur fi•om Hendersou Couuty and aie that is believed to liave occurred tliere historically. There are no records of lhreatened or endaugered species for the Byers Creek watershed and Mud Creek downstreaui of the confluence �vith Byers Creek. Tlie projeet is being bt�ilt along the existing road alignment that is already disturbed eacept for several slight realigmnents. BMP's ��ill Ue implemented to control erosion aud sedimentation diiring cousU�action and ��ater will be diverted during pipe iustallatious to prevent sedimeutation Pouricenlh Di�•isioo Otlica Tzlephonc: (82S) �R(-? Id I 253 11'ehster Road, Sylra, Nonh Carolinn 23779 �.Lr. (828) SSGdOd3 R-5207B - Modification Page 2 NovemUer 4, 2013 of downstream habitats. Based upon tlie SEA and FONSI, NCDOT believes this project should l�ave "�io effect" on tlu•eatened and endaugered species. Historic Aj•ciiitectiu•e aud Archacolo�� Tliis project has been surveyed a�id reviewed for historical arcliitectural and arcl�aeological resources by the NCDOT Human Environment Unit and approved by SHPO. The conclusion of the snrveys was that the project would have "no effect" ou any siguificant archeological or historical architecturalresources. Iny�acts to Wnters of the United States Tl�e spring head and unnamed tributary to Byers Creek at Site 3A flo�vs lpproaimately 600 feet to Byeis Creek. From the coniluence witli this uunamed tributairy, Byers Creek flows approximately 1.7 �uiles to Mtid Creek. Mud Creek tlten flows �ppro�imately 2.3 uiiles to tlie Freiich Broad River. The French Broad River meets the definition of a Traditional Navigable Water. For these reasons, we believe that the uunamed tribtita�ry at Site 3A is a Relatively Permaneut Water and is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Li order to complete constructiou of tl�is project, it �vill be necessaiy to impact waters of the United States in the French Broad River Basiu (HUC 06010105). NCDOT is reqiiesting modifieation of the siibject perinit to iuclude an additiaial 35 linear feet of permanent sh�eam impact for tlie iustallation oY a spring box and under draiu line at Sta. 284+00 to Sta. 284+35. We also request 100 linear feet of temporai�y� sh•eam impact for tl�e installation of au imperious dike aud flow diversion in order to install the spring bo� and under drain in the "diy". The best management practices will be used to minimize and control sedimentation and erosion on this project The project inspectors �vill�review all sedimentatiou control measures duriug iustallation to ensure sedimentation is controlled effectively. lf tlie plaiuied devices are not fimctiouing as iutended, dtey will be replaced iiumediately witl� better devices. The sedimeutation control devices �vill be in place prior to constructiou and will remain in place until die project is stabilized. Permits Requested NCDOT is hereby requesting �utliorization under Section 404 of tlie Clean Water Act for the construction project oudined above. B}� copy of tliis letter, I am asking Mr. David McI Iem}�, Mou��taiu Regiai Coordinator, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to conuuent directly to you concerning die 404 Nation�vide Permit "Modification" request. I am also reqaestiug authorizatioii under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act Il�om tlie North Carolina Department of Environmeut and NThu�al Resources (DENR), Division of Water Resources (DWR). In additiou, I �m asking Mr. McHenry and Mr. Ben DeWit, EI, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engiueer (NCDOT), to connnent directLy to me concerning this permit request. If you liave aiiy questions or need additional infonuation, please contact me at (828) 586-2141. R-5207F3 - Modification Page 3 November 4, 2013 Sincerely, / �`L'�/� _� � �(A��f ✓ Mark S. Davis Divisionl4 Euviromnevtal Snpeivisor Enclosures cc: Ms. Aiuy Clilpmau, Division of Water Resources, DENR, Raleigh Mr. David McHem•y, Mountain Regio�� Coordinator, NCWRC Mr. Jason Mays, Biologist, U.S. Fisli and Wildlife Seivice, Asheville Mr. Aaron Yo��ell, Pr, Resident Engineer, NCDOT, Mills River Mr. Ben DeWit, EI, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wefland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres) Tem orar T W1 � P❑ T Fill PF01C � Yes � Corps <0.01 ❑ No � DWQ W2 � P❑ T Fill PF01 B ❑ Yes � Corps 0.020 � No � DWQ W3 � P❑ T Fill PF01 B � Nos � pWQ 0.010 W4 � P❑ T Fill PSS1A ❑ Yes � Corps <p.01 � No � DWQ W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Tot�l wetland impncts 0.03 Ac 2h. Comments: N/A 3. Stream Impacts If lhere are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on lhe site, then complete this queslion for all stream sites impacted. 3 a. 3 b. 3 c. 3d. 3 e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, W�dth (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 � P❑ T Culvert UT to Byers Creek � PER � Corps 3 16 ❑ INT � DWQ S1A � P❑ T Channel UT Byers Creek � PER � Corps 3 62 Relocalion ❑ INT � DWQ S2 � P❑ T Culvert UT Byers Creek � PER � Corps 3 40 ❑ INT � DWQ S3 ❑ P� T Bridge Byers Creek � PER � Corps 20 0 ❑ INT � DWQ S3A � P❑ T Spring Box and UT to Byers Creek � PER � Corps � 35 Drain Line ❑ INT � DWQ S4 � P❑ T Culvert UT Byers Creek � PER � Corps 4 51 ❑ INT � DWQ S5 � P❑ T Culvert UT Byers Creek � PER � Corps 1 105 � INT � DWQ S6 � P � T Culvert UT Byers Creek � PER � Corps 3 160 ❑ INT � DWQ S7 � P❑ T Culvert UT Cushion � PER � Corps 3 35 Branch ❑ INT � DWQ S7A � P Q T Channel UT Cushion � PER � Corps 3 100 Relocation Branch ❑ INT � DWQ S8 � P❑ T Culvert UT Cushion � PER � Corps 4 41 Branch ❑ INT � DWQ S9 � P❑ T Culvert Cushion Branch � PER � Corps g 65 ❑ INT � DWQ 3h. Tofal s[renm and tributarc impacls - Rerised 710' 3i. Comments: Relocated channels at sites 1A and 7A mitigale 54 and 94 feet of filled channel respectively. 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Davis NCDOT Division 14 Environmental Supeivisor No�tl� Carolina Depailmcnt of Trai�spo�tation 253 Webster Road Syh�a, Noi4h Carolina 28779 Dear Mr. Davis: SuUject: Reference: LEY Mitigation Accepla�ice Letter: .. , ocr z s zoi3 �n [/ �� ,�' R-520713, �Vic3ening of SR 1006 (Ho�vard Gap Ro�d), Hei�derson and Bmicombe Counties USACE 404 Natiou�vide Pennit l�'umber 14 issued Marcl� 5, 2012 (USAC� Actioii ID 2012-00 (14) The puipose of tl�is letter is to notify you that tl�e Ecosystem Enhaneemeut Program (E�P) �vill provide the additional stream mitigation for tlie subjcet project. Based ou ihe u�formation supplied Uy you ou October 29, 2013, tlie additioi�al impacts arc located in CO 06010105 of the Preiroh Broad River basin ii� the Southern Monntains (SM) Eco-Region, and are as follows: Tnble 1 — Additional Trench Broacl 06010105 S11I Impacts Strenm Cold Cool Wann 0 35.0 0 Nellnnds Ripa�ia❑ Not�- Coastal Riparinn Marsh 0 0 0 Buffer (Sq. Pt.) Zone 1 Zone 2 (3:1) (1.5:1) 0 I 0 �hisirnp�etnndassaciateclmitigatioirneed-�-ere�iotprajected-bytt�N2H8�isthe� . E�P is ct�n�ently providing stream Tnd riparian �vetland mitigation for tlie impacts associated �vith this project locatcd in Freucl� Broad 06010105 as requirect Uy tl�e 404 pennits that were issued in 2012, as sho�vn in tlie below table (in mitigation credits): Mr. Davis TIP R-5207B Additional October 29, 2013 Page 7'wo Impnct Typc Strenm Welland upncts nnd D Permi[tcd Lnpacfs 527 (Cool) 0.03 ieatiou Credits Provided Dlitigatimi Provided by Additionnl impact Revised Totnl ��Y per [ssued (fw• approvnl) Impnc[s Permits (Credits) 562.0 0.03 E�P commits to providing the additional compensatory streaui mitigztiou credits to offset all of the impacts located in tlie French Broad River basin (CU 06010105) associated wilh lhis project as detemiined by tlie regulltory age��cies in accordznce witl� tlte N.C. Departmenl of Enviro�micnt and Nntural Resources' Ecosystem ��iliancemcn� Program In-Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010. If tl�e above refere��ced impacl amowits are revised, then lhis mitigation �cceptance letter will no longer be v�lid and a new mitigation acceptance leller will be required fro�u EEP. If you have �ny questions or need addilional iufonnation, please contacl Ms. Beth Harmon �t 919-707-5420. Sincerely, ( ,� � 1 �n ( ^ ! 1 4 � !-�i .�_; •. . � l/ Ja��e, B. Stanfill �EP Asset Management Sttpeivisor Cc: Ms. Lori Beck�vith, USAC� — Asheville Regulatory Pield Office Ms. Amy Clinpman, NC Division of Watcr Quality— Wetlands/401 Unit File: R-5207B Additional Restovu�c9... E�t�ia�,cr;�c9... 1'�otect� Occ� Sta,te �►'�'rL J NCDENR Norih Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 M11ail Service Center, Raieigh, NC 27699-1652 / 97�J-715-0476 / htlp://porlal.ncdenr.org/webleep U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action ID. 2D12-00114 Cou��ty: Henderson G�N�RAL P�RNIIT (R�GIONAL AND NATIONWID�) VI;RII'ICATION ��0�� MAd D li 2012 D�vssio� �� PropeiTy O�vner / AutUorized Agent: N.C. Denvhnent of Transom-t�tiou, Athi: Mr. Mark Davis Address: 253 Webstcr Ro�d Svlva. Nm•th Caroliva 28779 Telephonc No.: 828-586-2141 Size and location of prope�ty (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): The aoaroaimatelv 3.9 mile uroiect is located Tlm�e SR 1006 (I3oward Gan Roadl near Fletcher iu Heuderson Comitv, North Carolina. Desm iption of projects area and activity: The nermittee is nutlim•ized to oermanentiv imnact 675 linear feet pt1 of waters of the U.S. (unu�med tributaries (UTsI to Bvers Br�nc�, Bvers Branch, UTs to Cushim� Branch, nnd Cushimi Branclil, and 0.03 acre of �vetland (fill), in m�der to widen 3.9 miles of SR 1006 (Howard Gan Road). O( this 6751f, 513 If of streain will be imoacted bv culvert estension wd 162 liue�r feet will be i�nnacted fm• chanuel relocatlou. TLe oermittee is also autUm•izcd to temnm•arilv imnact (cleariue) 0.02 acre of wetl�ud and temnm•nrilv dew�ter culvert �nd stre�m rclocatiou sites dw•ine cmistruction. Applicablc Law: � Section 404 (Clean Waler Act, 33 USC 1344) � ❑ Secfion 10 (Rivers and HarUors Act, 33 USC 403) Autliorization: Regional General Pemiit Number: Natioi�wide Penui[ Nuuiber: 14 Your work is authorized by the aUove referenced permit provided it is accomplislied in strict accordance with the attached conditious, your submitted plans, ai�d ihe following specinl conditions: S»ecinl Couditions 1. All work must be performed in strict compliance with tlie description of work and plaus, (sheets 1-22, He��derso� Cotmty, TIP R-5207 B, Deeewber 201 I) in the application dateA December 16, 201 l, aud received by this ofGce on December 19, 201 I. Airy modification to the descrip[ion of work and/or tlie pem�it plans must be approved by ilie USACE prior to implementation. OCompensatory mitigation for unavoidable, per�uanent impacts to 527 linear feet of stream and 0.03 acre of riparian wetland associ�ted with the project shall Ue provided by ihe Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP), as outlined in the letter dated Jam�aq� 12, 2007, from �Villiaui D. Gilmore, EEP Director. Pi�rsuant to the Tn-Lieu-Fee Inshument signed July 28, 201 Q behveen tlie State of North Carolina, EEP aud the U.S. Mny Corps of Engineers, tlie EEP �vill provide 1,054 linear feet of restoration [o equivalent cool �vater stream cl�amiel aud 0.06 acre riparian wetland 'ui ihe Frevch Broad River Basin (HUC 060IO l05), in accordance with Section F of the inshwuent 3. All coi�ditions of the attached Nortli Caroliva Wildlife Resources Commission letter of December 22, 2012, are hereby iiicorporated as special conditions of this pennit. 4. The pemiittee shall require its conhacrors Tnd/or agents to wmply with Ihe tem�s and conditions of this autho�ization letter in the consh�mtion and maintenance ofthis project, aud shall provide each of i[s conhactors and/or ngents associated witL the conshuction or mainlenance ofthis project with a copy oC�his autliorizatimi letter, all condilions, and any authorized modificetions. A copy of this authorization lelter, all conditions, and any authorized modificalions, shall be availaUle at tlie project site during constniction and maintenance of this project. 5. This pennit does not authorize temporary pincement or double handling of escava[ed or fil] material within �vaters or wetlands outside tl�e perniitted area. -z- 6. The pennit[ee will report any violation of ihese conditions or violations of Sectiou 404 ofthe Clean Nater Act or Section 10 of the Rivers and HarUors Act ii� writing to the Nilmington District, U. S Arnry Corps of Engineers, within 24 hours of flie pennittee's discovery of lhe violation. Any violation of the noted conditions or deviation fromyour submitted plans may snbject the permittee to a stop work m�der, a restoration order aud/or appropriate legal action. 'fhis verification is valid until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked. All of the existo�g N\VPs are scheduled to be modified, reissued, or revoked prior to March 18, 2012. It is incumUent upon yon to remain infom�ed of changes to the MVPs. \Ve will issue a public notice when the N�'JPs are reissued. Fmthennore, if you connnence or are �mder em�hact to commence this activity before the date ihat the relevant natiomvide pernut is modified or revoked, you �vill have hvelve (12) months from ihe date of the modifcation or ievocation of the NWP to complete Ihe activity under ll�e present terms and conditions of Uus nafiomvide permit. Activities subjecl to Section 404 (as indicated above) mny also require au individual Section 401 Nater Quality Certificatiou. You should contact the NC Division of Water Quality Qelephone (9I9) 733-1786) to detennine Section 401 requi�ements. Por activities occurring within the hventy coastal counties subject to regalation under fhe Coastal Area Management Ac[ (CAMA), prior to beginning work you nmst contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Man2gement. This Deparhnent of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of tlie responsibiliry to obtau� any o[her requ'ued Federal, Slate or local approvals/pem�its. If [here are any questions regard'uig this verification, any of the conditions of Ihe Pennit, m� the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contnef Lori Beckwith at 528-271-7950. Corps Regulatory O�cial� ' � Date; March 5, 2012 Expiration Dale of Verificatiou: March 18, 2012 -3- Determinatiou of Jtn�isdictiou: A. ❑ Based on prelimu�ary informatio��, tliere appear to be waters of the US u�cluding we8ands witLin tlie above described project area. Tliis preliutinary determination is not a�i appealable action under the Regulatory I'rogram Admu�istrative Appeal Yrocess ( Reference 33 CFR Part 331). B. ❑ There arz Navigable �Vaters of the United States wifhin the above described projec[ area subject to the penvit requirements of Section ] 0 of tlie Rivers and Harbors Act and Sec[ion 404 of the Clean �Vater Act. Unless ihere is a chauge u� tUe law or our publislied regulations, this determivation may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from lhe date of [his notificatiou. C. � There are waters of [he US and/or �vetlands wi[hu� tl�e above described project area subject to the permi[ requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Nater Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulatim�s, this determination may Ue relied upon for a period no[ [o excced five }'ears from the date of [his notification. D. ❑"I'he jurisdiclional areas �vithin tlie above described project area have bee�� identified mider a previous action. Please referei�cejurisdictional deteiniination issued _ Actiott ID �. Basis of Jm•isdic[im�al Determination: The site contains �vetlands as determined by the USACE 1987 1Vetland Delineation Ma�mal aud they abut stream channels thal exhibit uidicators of ordinary higli water marks. The stream chamiels 'v� Uie penuit arcas are wmamed [ributaries (UTs) lo Byers Creek, UTs to Cusliion Branch, Byers Creek, and Cushion Brancl�; all streams have OH1VMs and eventually Flow to the French Broad River; the Prench Broad River is a Section 10 water. This jorisdictional determination is valid for the impacl areas only. Attention USDA Program Participants This delineation/deternw�ation has been conduc[ed to ideutify the limits of Corps' Cleau �Vater Actjurisdiction for thc particular site identified in this request. 'I'lie del'uiea[ioi�/detenuu��tion may uot be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of tlie Food Secarity Act of 1985. If you or your [enant are USDA Program pa�ticipants, or anticipate participa[ion in USDA prograius, you should request a certified wetland determivation fi�om Uie local office of the Natural Resources Couservation Service, prior to sfartu�g work. R. Appeals Informntion (This ini'ormation applies mily to approved jurisdictionnl detcnninatiuns as indicated in B and C Tbove). This correspovdence cons[ihites an approvedjurisdictional de[erminalio� for the above described site. If you object .lo tliis detenuination, you may reques[ an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Yart 331. Enclosed you will fiud n Notificatia� of Appeal Process (NAP) facl sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal tliis determination you must submit a co�upleted RFA Porm to the follo�viug address: US Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Attn: Jason S[eele, Review Officer 60 Forsyth Street SW, Room IOMIS Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 Plione:(404)562-SI37 v� order for an RFA to be accepted by il�e Corps, the Corps must detennine tha� it is eomplete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, �nd that it has been received by the Divisiou Office within 60 days of the date of die NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at tlie above address by May 4, 2012. '�It is not necessary [o submit a� A fomi to the Division Office if you do uot objec[ to ihe detennination ui this correspondence.*° � f � Corps Regulatory OfficiaL• :� Issue Date: March 5. 2012 Expiration Uate: P'ive years from Issae Dn�e Norfh Carolina Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor �� WC EN6t Deparfinenf of Environmenf and Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P.E. Directar Approval of 401 �Vater Quality Certificatiou with Additional Conditions IvL•. J. B. Setzer, P.F,. Division 14 Engineer North Carolina Department of Traosportation 253 Webster Road Sylva, North Carolina, 28779 Dear Mr. Setzer: = . . ,Ny r.... j . ,.. � � r" t°' � �1 r� �1 � Natural Resources lANi62012 ��FYedtn�n Secretary Janua�y 23, 2012 He��derson County TIP R-5207B DWQ Project 2011 l 101 NCSR 1006 (Howard Gap Road) You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the follo�ving impacts in five (5) unnamed tributaries to Byers Creek, Byers Creek, hvo (2) unnamed tributaries to Cusliion Branch and Cushion Branch for the purpose of widening and making improvements to NCSR 1006 (Howard Gap Road) in Henderson Counry: Stream Im acts in tLe Freuch Broad River Basin Site Permauent I'ifl Stream Permanent Temporaty Total Stream in Intermittent Channel Till in Impacts i�� Sh�eam Impacts Stream (linear Relocation Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) (line�r ft) Stream Stream (liuear ft) Mitigation (liuear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) Site 1 0 0 16 10 26 0 Site lA 0 62 0 0 62 54 Site 2 0 0 40 25 65 0 Site 3 0 0 0 40 40 0 Site 4 0 0 51 5 56 0 Site 5 105 0 0 5 110 0 Site 6 0 0 160 10 170 160 Site 7 0 0 35 10 45 0 Site 7A 0 100 0 0 100 95 Site S 0 0 41 10 51 0 Site 9 0 0 65 200 265 0 Total 105 162 408 315 990 309 av�m i cuuaucui uuenw lin�l'nGtS lUf t"PO�BCI: J1J IIf1. II. lOiBl 10II1�]OI'TC}' S[T0TI17 llllnflCfS Y01' Yl'O�ECi: 31S IIRCBP PT. Total Stream Relocatiou for Project: 162 linear feet. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION -ASHE4ILLE REGIONAI OFFICE OneL, 1 Location: 2090 U.S. Hghway 70: S��annanoa, Notlh Camlina 28778 NOrtllCal 011llc`l Phone: 828-290-05001 FAX:828-299-7043 A ,,��N�� INemeC ��n�n•�.navaterquality.org /1/ MEqualOppoRUnitylAffirmaP�vekctlonEmp'oyer (� Y L Mi`, J. B. Setzer, P.E. January 23, 2012 Page Two Site Till (ac) Site 2 <0.01 Site 5 0.02 Site 6 0.01 Site 8 <0.01 Total <0.04 Wetland Im acts iu tLe F'rench Broad Rivei• Basin riverine Fill �xcavatio❑ Mecl�anized Hand Area uuder Total Wetland (tempm�aiy) (ac) Clearing Cleariug Bridge Impact (ac) (ac) (ac) (ac) (ac) 0 0 0 0 0 <0.01 0 0 < 0.01 0 0 <0.03 0 0 < 0.01 0 0 <0.02 0 0 0 0 0 <0.01 0 0 <0.01 0 0 <0.05 Total Wetlaud Impact for Project: <0.05 acres. The project should be conshucted in accordance with your application dated December 16, 2011 (received December 22, 2011), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewu�g your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3820, corresponding ro the U.S. .Army Corps of Engiueers Regional General Permit Numbers 14. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local perniits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non- Discharge and Water Supp]y Watershed regulations. . This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the D WQ and submit a new application If the property is sold, the new o�vner must be giden a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (no�v or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now or in the fuh�re) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For d7is approval to be i�alid, you must fo!(oiv the conditiotts listed in !he nttnched cer/ificatior: and any nd�litional eondi�rotts listed be(otiv. Coudition(s) of Certification: 1. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated �vith this peimit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory tnitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. 2. Sedintent and erosion control measures shall not be placed in �i�etlands or waters unless othenvise approved by this Certification. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications goveming the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Mauagement Practices in order to protect surface waters staudards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintaiued in accordance with the most recent version of the Nortl: Crn•olirra Sedi��ierrt and Erosio�i Co�th•ol Plmnrbrg nnd Desrgr: Mmrual. b. The design, installation, operation, and mai�tenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, tlie requirements. specified in the most recent version of the Nortl: Crn•olii7a Sedinrent nnd Erosro�i Conh•ol Marival_ Tlie devices shall be maiutained on all conshuction sites, borro�v sites, ac�d waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borcow pits associated �vith the project. Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Janua�y 23, 2012 Page Tlvee b. Foi' borrow pit sites, the ecosion and sediment conhol measures must be designed, installed, operated, maintained in accordance with ttte most recent version of the North Cm•olrnn Sanfnce ��linirtg illnmral. c. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamatio� in accordance witt requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. For projects impacting waters classified by tl�e NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), Higli Quality Waters (HQVJ), or Water Supply I or II (�T�SI, WSII) srormwater sliall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined dimhes or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pretreating stonn water runoff prior to dischargiug directly into sheams. Mo�ving of existi�g vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged. 5. NCDOT will need to adhere to all appropriate in-water work moratoria prescribed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. and the 6. Impacts associated with the utility line conshuction at Site No. 9 are included in the impacts for the culvert const�vctiou at Site No. 9. 7. NCDOT is providing ofF site mitigation of 675 Iinear feet of sh�eTms and 0.03 acres of wetlands tluougl� the North Carolina Ecosystem Eiiliancement Program by letter dated December l5, 2011. 8. Unless othenvise approved iii this certification, placement of culverts and other struchires in open �vaters a��d streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culveits with a diameter greater than 48 uiches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and otlier stivchues including tempora�y erosion conhol measures shall not be conducted in a ma�mer that may result u� dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing Uy NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting feamres encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to detennine wl�ether or not a pe�mit modification will be required. 9. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural sh�eam cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the sheam chamiel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures rypically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disivpts aquatic life passage. 10. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most curre��t version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock beims, cofferdams and other diversion shuctures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 11. The sheam chaimel shall be excavated ��o deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaini��g stream barilc stabiliry. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream chamiel shall be tempora�y and be revegetated with native riparian species. 12. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Manageme�t Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Coips of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Ceitification. 13. The dimension, pattern and p�nfile of the stream, above aud below the crossii�g, shall not be modified. Dishirbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 14. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black wahmt and red maple) must be reestablished within the conshuction limits of the project by tlie end of the growing seaso�� follo�ving completion of consh�ction. 15. The use of rip-rap above the Nonnal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for sheam stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 16. Rip-rap shall not be placed in the active tlialweg cham�el or placed in the sheambed in a mamier that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or struchires should be properly designed, sized and installed. Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Jam�ary 20, 2012 Page Four 17. Heavy equipment shall be operated fiom the banks rather ttian in the streani chanttels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the sheam. ' 18. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regiilarly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream �vaters from fiiels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 19. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawuigs adhere to the permit and to the pem�it drawings submitted for approval. 20. Discharging liydroseed mixh�res and washuig out hydroseeders and otlier equipment in or adjacent to surface �vaters is prohibited. 2L If concrete is used during construction, a diy work area shall be maintained to prevent duect contact behvee� curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently caitacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surFace waters due to the pote��tial for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fislt kills. 22. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream cl�annel except where authorized by tliis certification. 23. A copy of this �Vater Quality Certification shall be maintained on the consh�uction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shafl be maintained with the Division Engineer and the on-site project manager. 24. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands sliall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless othenvise authorized by this certification. 25. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is pennitted in waters of the U.S, or protected riparian buffers. 26. The outside buffer, wetland or water bounda�y located within the construction coiTidor approved by tl�is authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas tvithin the fencing are prohibited unless othenvise authorized by this certification. 27. The permittee and its autliorized agents shall conduct its activities in a maru�er consistent with State water qualiry standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If NCD��Q determines that sueh standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State of Federal la�v is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, NCDWQ may reevaluate and modify this cettification. 28. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying tvith any and all statutes, rules, regufations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to app]icaUle buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 29. Tlie Permittee shall report any violations of fliis certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 30. Upon completion of the project (induding any impacts at associated bonow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification ltas been completed. Violations of any condition hereui set forth may result ui revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of tlie Federa1404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certific9tion shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit. NL�. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Jaimaty 23, 2012 Page Five If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatoiy hearing upon written request witliin sisty (60) days following receipt of this Ce�tification. This request must be iu the form of a written petition co�forming to Ctiapter 150B of tlie North Caroli�a General Stahites and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Seivice Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an origie�al Ceitification, you have the right to an adjudicatoiy liearing on the modifications upon written request within sisty (60) days following receipt of tlie Ce��tification. Unless such demands are made, this Ceitification shall be fuiaf and binding. This letter eompletes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of tlie Clean Water Act If you liave any questions, please telephone Mr. Milce Parlcer of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, ��'�..� i�'- ��-`-- ��---Charles Wakild, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE, Asheville Pield Office Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed L�gle, Roadside Enviro�wiental Marla Chambers, NC�YRC Transpoitation Perniitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 201I fl01 (Se[zer) R-5207B NCSR 1006 (Howard Gap Road)