20210403 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20220126

Moore, Andrew W
From: Moore, Andrew W
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 1:54 PM
To: Britten Yant
Cc: Crystal C. Amschler ([e-mail]); Leslie, Andrea J
Subject: Request for Additional Information, Brooks Cove Road, Buncombe County (DWR Project
#20210403)
Britten,
On January 13, 2022, 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 all of the following information is received:
1. The agent authorization form provided with the PCN is signed by a former property owner. Please provide an
agent authorization form signed by the project applicant. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a)(11)]
2. The Division recommends against the use of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) for the stream crossing as it is
unlikely to hold stream substrate and provide for aquatic organism passage at the proposed slope. Can the RCP
be replaced with corrugated pipe?
Please note if the RCP is used for the stream crossing and fails to hold stream substrate, the Division will require
the culvert be modified with a sill, or similar structure, to hold stream substrate. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the
proper consideration of the application. Please provide your response by February 25, 2022. If all of the requested
information is not received, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be denied as incomplete.
The denial of this project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application
package and appropriate fee.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Andrew W. Moore, PG
Environmental Specialist II — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4684 office
email: [e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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