20071841 Ver 7_USACE Permit_20220420

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
ASHEVILLE REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
151 PATTON AVENUE, ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
April 20, 2022
Regulatory Division
Action ID Number: SAW-2007-03766
Mr. Michael Reisman
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority
61 Terminal Drive, Suite 1
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Dear Mr. Reisman:
Enclosed is a Department of the Army permit to discharge fill material into 12 linear
feet of stream channel and 0.56 acre of wetland for the Greater Asheville Regional
Airport Area 1 Structural Fill project at 61 Terminal Drive, in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Corps is issuing this permit in response to your written request of June 15, 2021,
and the ensuing administrative record.
Any deviation in the authorized work will likely require modification of this permit. If a
change in the authorized work is necessary, you should promptly submit revised plans
to the Corps showing the proposed changes. You may not undertake the proposed
changes until the Corps notifies you that your permit has been modified.
Carefully read your permit. The general and special conditions are important. Your
failure to comply with these conditions could result in a violation of Federal law. Certain
significant conditions require that:
a. You must complete construction before March 1, 2027.
b. You must notify this office in advance as to when you intend to commence and
complete work.
c. You must allow representatives from this office to make periodic visits to your
worksite as deemed necessary to assure compliance with permit plans and
conditions.
d. In order to compensate for impacts associated with this permit, mitigation shall
be provided in accordance with the provisions outlined in the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Wilmington District, Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Transfer
Form. The requirements of this form, including any special conditions listed on
this form, are hereby incorporated as special conditions of this permit
authorization.

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You should address all questions regarding this authorization to Ms. Amanda Jones
Fuemmeler at the Asheville Regulatory Field Office, telephone [phone]
extension 4225.
FOR THE COMMANDER
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M. Scott Jones
Field Office Chief
Asheville/Charlotte Regulatory Field Office
Enclosures
cc (with enclosures):
Mr. Todd Bowers
Wetlands Protection Section — Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
cc (via email):
Geosyntec Consultants of NC, PC
Mr. David Vance - [e-mail]
Mr. Robert Dunn - [e-mail]
NCDEQ, Division of Water Resources
Ms. Sue Homewood - [e-mail]
NCDEQ, Division of Mitigation Services
Ms. Kelly Williams - [e-mail]
USACE, Wilmington District, Regulatory Division
Mr. Todd Tugwell - [e-mail]

NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant:
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority
File Number:
SAW-2007-03766
Date:
April 20, 2022
Attached is:
See Section below
❑
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission)
A
PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission)
B
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PERMIT DENIAL
C
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APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
D
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SECTION
Additional
Corps
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal
information may be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/functions/cw/cecwo/reg
of the
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above decision.
regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. i
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for fmal
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP),
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions,
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer.
of the date of this notice.
permit
sign the permit document and return
you may accept the LOP and
LOP means that you accept the permit
and approved jurisdictional
(Standard or LOP) because of
Engineers Administrative Appeal
it to the district engineer for fmal
your work is authorized. Your
in its entirety, and waive all
determinations associated with the
certain terms and conditions therein,
Process by completing Section II of
the division engineer within 60 days
This form must be received by
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D:
information.
•
•
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION:
ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved
APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section
You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
of the date of this notice.
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days

E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION:
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you
You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed),
you may provide new information for further consideration by the
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
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TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the
However, you may provide additional information to clarify
record.
review of the administrative record,
the Corps memorandum for the
officer has determined is needed to
or analyses to the record.
is already in the administrative
information that the review
Corps may add new information
the location of information that
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the
appeal process you may contact:
District Engineer
USACE - Wilmington District
Attn: Amanda Jones Fuemmeler
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
If you only have questions regarding
also contact:
Mr. Philip Shannin, Administrative
the appeal process you may
Appeal Review Officer
South Atlantic Division
CESAD-PDO
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations.
Date:
Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn: Amanda Jones Fuemmeler, 69 Darlington
Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Philip
Shannin, Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15, Atlanta,
Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
Permittee: Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority
Permit No.: SAW-2007-03766
Issuing Office: CESAW-RG-A
NOTE: The term "you" and its derivatives, as used in this permit, means the permittee or any future transferee.
The term "this office" refers to the appropriate district or division office of the Corps of Engineers having
jurisdiction over the permitted activity or the appropriate official of that office acting under the authority of the
commanding officer.
You are authorized to perform work in accordance with the terms and conditions specified below.
Project Description: To discharge fill material into 12 linear feet of stream channel and 0.56 acre
of wetlands for the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Area 1 Structural Fill Project.
Project Location: Project is located at 61 Terminal Drive, Suite 1, in Asheville, Buncombe
County, North Carolina.
Permit Conditions:
General Conditions:
1. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on March 1, 2027. If you find that you need more
time to complete the authorized activity, submit your request for a time extension to this office for consideration
at least one month before the above date is reached.
2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the permitted
activity, although you may make a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with General Condition 4
below. Should you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity, or should you desire to abandon it
without a good faith transfer, you must obtain a modification of this permit from this office, which may require
restoration of the area.
3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while accomplishing the activity
authorized by this permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have found. We will initiate the
Federal and state coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort or if the site is
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
4. If you sell the property associated with this permit, you must obtain the signature of the new owner in the
space provided and forward a copy of the permit to this office to validate the transfer of this authorization.
ENG FORM 1721, Nov 86
EDITION OF SEP 82 IS OBSOLETE. (33 CFR 325 (Appendix A))
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5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your project, you must comply with the
conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this permit. For your convenience, a copy of
the certification is attached if it contains such conditions.
6. You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed
necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms and conditions
of your permit,
Special Conditions:
SEE ATTACHED SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Further Information:
1. Congressional Authorities: You have been authorized to undertake the activity described above
pursuant to:
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403).
X Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).
Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413).
2. Limits of this authorization.
a. This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, state, or local authorizations required
by law.
b. This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
c. This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.
d. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project.
3. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any liability
for the
following:
a. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted
activities or from natural causes.
b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities
undertaken by or on behalf of the United States in the public interest.
c. Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities or structures caused
by the activity authorized by this permit.
d. Design or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work.
e. Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or revocation of this permit.
4. Reliance on Applicant's Data: The determination of this office that issuance of this permit is not contrary
to the public interest was made in reliance on the information you provided.
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5. Reevaluation ofPermit Decision. This office may reevaluate its decision oDthis permit otany time the
circumstances warrant. Circumstances that could require o reevaluation include, but are not limited to,
the following:
a. You fail tocomply with the terms and conditions ofthis permit.
b. The information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been false,
|ncomp/ete, or inaccurate (See 4 above).
C. Significant new information surfaces which this office did not Consider in reaching the original public
interest decision.
Such o reevaluation may result in u determination that it is appropriate to use the suspension, nnndh5oat|on,
and revocation procedures contained in 33 CFR 3257 or enforcement procedures such as those contained
in 33 CFF| 328.4 and 326.5. The referenced enforcement procedures provide for the issuance of an
administrative order requiring you to comply with the terms and conditions of your permit and for the initiation
of legal action vvhena appropriate. You will be required to pay for any corrective measures ordered by this
office, and if you fail to comply with such directive, this office may in certain situations (such as those specified
in33CFR20S.170\oocornp)iohtheonrrentivanneosureabynonhactnrnthenw|aeondbi||youforthecoot.
8. Extensions. General condition 1 establishes a time limit for the completion of the activity authorized by
this permit, unless there are circumstances requiring either a prompt completion of the authorized activity
or a reevaluation of the public interest decision, the Corps will normally give favorable consideration to a
request for an extension of this time limit,
Your signature belovv, as permittee, indicates that you accept and agree to oonnpk/ with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
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TTEBGREATER ASHEVILLEREG{ONAL (DATE)
AIRPORT AUTHORITY
This permit becomes effective when the Federal official, designated to act for the Secretary of the Army, has
signed below.
(DISTRICT COMMANDER) BENJAMIN A.BENNETT
COUONEL, U.S. ARMY
DISTRICT COMMANDER
B When the structures o, work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is
transferred, the bannn and conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s) of the
property. To validate the transfer of this permit and the associated liabilities associated with compliance with
its terms and condiUono, have the transferee sign and dote below.
(TRANSFEREE) (DATE)
*U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1986 - 717-425

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Action ID: SAW-2007-03766
a. Work Limits: All work authorized by this permit shall be performed in strict
compliance with the attached permit plans dated March 2021, which are a part of
this permit. The Permittee shall ensure that the construction design plans for this
project do not deviate from the permit plans attached to this authorization. Any
modification to the attached permit plans must be approved by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (Corps) prior to any active construction in waters or wetlands.
b. Unauthorized Dredge and/or Fill: Except as authorized by this permit or any
Corps -approved modification to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -
clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of
this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does not authorize temporary
placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands
outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities
connected with this project.
c. Permit Distribution: The Permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to
comply with the terms and conditions of this permit in the construction and
maintenance of this project and shall provide each of its contractors and/or agents
associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of this
permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions and drawings shall be available
at the project site during construction and maintenance of this project.
d. Preconstruction Meeting: The Permittee shall conduct an onsite preconstruction
meeting between its representatives, the contractor's representatives, and the
appropriate U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager prior to undertaking any
work within jurisdictional waters and wetlands to ensure that there is a mutual
understanding of all terms and conditions contained within the Department of the
Army permit. The Permittee shall schedule the preconstruction meeting for a time
frame when the Corps, NCDCM, and NCDWR Project Managers can attend. The
Permittee shall invite the Corps, NCDCM, and NCDWR Project Managers a
minimum of thirty (30) days in advance of the scheduled meeting in order to provide
those individuals with ample opportunity to schedule and participate in the required
meeting. The thirty (30) day requirement can be waived with the concurrence of the
Corps.
e. Notification of Construction Commencement and Completion: The Permittee
shall notify the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in writing prior to beginning the work
authorized by this permit and again upon completion of the work authorized by this
permit.

f. Reporting Address: All reports, documentation, and correspondence required by
the conditions of this permit shall be submitted to the following: U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Wilmington District Asheville Regulatory Field Office, Attn: Amanda
Jones Fuemmeler, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, NC 28801, or
[e-mail]. The Permittee shall reference the following
permit number, AID: SAW-2007-03766, on all submittals.
g. Permit Revocation: The Permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this
permit or upon its expiration before completion of the work will, without expense to
the United States and in such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his
authorized representative may direct, restore the water or wetland to its pre -project
condition.
h. Reporting Violations: Violation of these permit conditions or violation of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act shall be
reported to the Corps in writing and by telephone at: 828-271-7980 within 24 hours
of the Permittee's discovery of the violation.
i. Endangered Species Act: The Permittee shall implement all necessary measures
to ensure the authorized activity does not kill, injure, capture, harass, or otherwise
harm any federally listed threatened or endangered species. While accomplishing
the authorized work, if the Permittee discovers or observes an injured or dead
threatened or endangered species, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District Asheville Regulatory Field Office, Attn: Amanda Jones Fuemmeler, 151
Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, NC 28801 (828-271-7980 ext. 4225) will be
immediately notified to initiate the required Federal coordination.
Maintain Flows and Circulation Patterns of Waters: Except as specified in the
plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing
activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this
project, in such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation patterns within
waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of waters and/or wetlands.
k. Sediment and Erosion Control:
1) During the clearing phase of the project, heavy equipment shall not be operated
in surface waters or stream channels. Temporary stream crossings will be used
to access the opposite sides of stream channels. All temporary diversion
channels and stream crossings will be constructed of non -erodible materials.
Grubbing of riparian vegetation will not occur until immediately before
construction begins on a given segment of stream channel.
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2) No fill or excavation impacts for the purposes of sedimentation and erosion
control shall occur within jurisdictional waters, including wetlands, unless the
impacts are included on the plan drawings and specifically authorized by this
permit. This includes, but is not limited to, sediment control fences and other
barriers intended to catch sediment losses.
3) The Permittee shall remove all sediment and erosion control measures placed in
waters and/or wetlands, and shall restore natural grades on those areas, prior to
project completion.
4) The Permittee shall use appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which
equal or exceed those outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual" to ensure
compliance with the appropriate turbidity water quality standard. Erosion and
sediment control practices shall be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such
Best Management Practices in order to ensure compliance with the appropriate
turbidity water quality standards. This shall include, but is not limited to, the
immediate installation of silt fencing or similar appropriate devices around all
areas subject to soil disturbance or the movement of earthen fill, and the
immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally, the project shall
remain in full compliance with all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution Control
Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A Article 4). Adequate
sedimentation and erosion control measures shall be implemented prior to any
ground disturbing activities to minimize impacts to downstream aquatic
resources. These measures shall be inspected and maintained regularly,
especially following rainfall events. All fill material shall be adequately stabilized
at the earliest practicable date to prevent sediment from entering into adjacent
waters or wetlands.
L. Clean Fill: The Permittee shall use only clean fill material for this project. The fill
material shall be free of items such as trash, construction debris, metal and plastic
products, and concrete block with exposed metal reinforcement bars. Soils used for fill
shall not be contaminated with any toxic substance in concentrations governed by
Section 307 of the Clean Water Act. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill
material placed in waters or wetlands shall be generated from an upland source.
M. Water Contamination: All mechanized equipment shall be regularly inspected and
maintained to prevent contamination of waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants,
hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. In the event of a spill of petroleum products or
any other hazardous waste, the Permittee shall immediately report it to the N.C. Division
of Water Resources at [phone] or [phone] and provisions of the North
Carolina Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act shall be followed.
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N. Prohibitions on Concrete: The Permittee shall take measures necessary to
prevent live or fresh concrete, including bags of uncured concrete, from coming into
contact with any water in or entering into waters of the United States. Water inside
coffer dams or casings that has been in contact with concrete shall only be returned to
waters of the United States when it no longer poses a threat to aquatic organisms
(concrete is set and cured).
O. Compensatory Mitigation: In order to compensate for impacts associated with this
permit, mitigation shall be provided in accordance with the provisions outlined on the
most recent version of the attached Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Transfer
Form. The requirements of this form, including any special conditions listed on this form,
are hereby incorporated as special conditions of this permit.
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DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD88).
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BASED ON SURVEYS DATED 4 OCTOBER 2017 AND 1
NOVEMBER 2017.
3. SURVEY INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE LIMITS OF THE MCKIM
AND CREED SURVEYS PROVIDED BY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
FLOWN 11 DECEMBER 2009 AND GROUND CONTROL SURVEYS
PREPARED BY SANBORN, LLC (UNKNOWN DATE).
4. PROPERTY BOUNDARY DELINEATED FROM SANBORN, LLC AND
SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
5. LIMITS OF CCR SCALED FROM HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS,
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED APPROXIMATE, AND SHOULD BE
FIELD VERIFIED.
6. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER
WATERSHED.
7. PROPERTY LINES AND OWNER INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM
BUNCOMBE COUNTY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
(GIS) ON 25 JULY 2018.
8. REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE BOUNDARIES PROVIDED BY
SYNTERRA CORPORATION ON 16 JULY 2018.
9. STREAM LOCATIONS SURVEYED BY WOOD OF WILMINGTON,
NORTH CAROLINA AND THE USACE AND PROVIDED TO
GEOSYNTEC 15 JANUARY 2021.
10. FENCE LINE FROM DRAWINGS OBTAINED 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
FROM AVCON, INC. OF CHARLOTTE, NC.
11. WETLANDS SURVEYED BY WOOD OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH
CAROLINA AND THE USAGE AND PROVIDED TO GEOSYNTEC 15
JANUARY 2021.
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DRAINAGE STRUCTURE
DRAINAGE OUTLET HEADWALL
EXISTING WATER LINE
HYDRANT
PIEZOMETER
MONITORING WELL
INCLINOMETER
PROPOSED FINISH GRADE CONTOUR
PROPOSED GRADING BREAKLINE
PROPOSED DRAINAGE FLOW ARROW
PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION
PROPOSED STORMWATER DRAIN PIPE
0
100'
200'
SCALE IN FEET
NOTES:
1. COORDINATES PROVIDED IN NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE
IN TERMS OF NORTH AMERICAN DATUM OF 1983 (NAD83) AND
ELEVATIONS IN TERMS OF FT NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL
DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD88).
2. TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOURS PROVIDED BY MCKIM AND CREED
BASED ON SURVEYS DATED 4 OCTOBER 2017 AND 1
NOVEMBER 2017.
3. SURVEY INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE LIMITS OF THE MCKIM
AND CREED SURVEYS PROVIDED BY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
FLOWN 11 DECEMBER 2009 AND GROUND CONTROL SURVEYS
PREPARED BY SANBORN, LLC (UNKNOWN DATE).
4. PROPERTY BOUNDARY DELINEATED FROM SANBORN, LLC AND
SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
5. LIMITS OF CCR SCALED FROM HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS,
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED APPROXIMATE, AND SHOULD BE
FIELD VERIFIED.
6. PROPERTY LINES AND OWNER INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM
BUNCOMBE COUNTY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
(GIS) ON 25 JULY 2018.
7. REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE BOUNDARIES PROVIDED BY
SYNTERRA CORPORATION ON 16 JULY 2018.
8. STREAM LOCATIONS SURVEYED BY WOOD OF WILMINGTON,
NORTH CAROLINA AND THE USACE AND PROVIDED TO
GEOSYNTEC 15 JANUARY 2021.
9. FENCE LINE FROM DRAWINGS OBTAINED 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
FROM AVCON, INC. OF CHARLOTTE, NC.
10. WETLANDS SURVEYED BY WOOD OF ASHEVILLE, NORTH
CAROLINA AND THE USAGE AND PROVIDED TO GEOSYNTEC 15
JANUARY 2021.
AREA 1 CONCEPTUAL CAP DESIGN 2021
PROPOSED GRADING
Geosyntec
consultants
Geosyntec Consultants of NC, P.C.
PROJECT NO: GC7177 MARCH 2021
FIGURE
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ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 9, 2021
DWR # 20071841 v7
Buncombe County
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority
Attn: Mr. Michael Reisman
61 Terminal Dr, Suite 1
Fletcher, NC 28732
Delivered via email to: [e-mail]
Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
Asheville Regional Airport Area 1 Structural Fill
USACE Action ID. No. SAW-2007-03766-311 and SAW-2010-00036 (Asheville Airport Runway
Rehabilitation Parallel Taxiway and Cargo Hold Expansion -West)
Dear Mr. Reisman:
Attached hereto is a copy of modified Certification No. WQC003753 issued to Mr. Michael Reisman and
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, dated November 9, 2021. This Certification modifies and
replaces the Certification issued on April 5, 2016. This Certification is being issued to approve a
modification requested by the applicant to authorize additional impacts to the Area 1 Structural Fill
resulting from construction of a nonpermeable permanent cap layer system for Area 1 to comply with
NCDEQSolid Waste requirements.
This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications for
this project are incorporated by reference as part of this Water Quality Certification. If you change your
project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with
the appropriate fee. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and is
responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)].
This Water Quality Certification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain all other
required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those required
by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and
Trout Buffer regulations.
This Water Quality Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in any
lands or waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Water Quality Certification does not authorize
any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other person
and does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage of water. This
Water Quality Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting the
determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive user is deemed
by virtue of this Water Quality Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right of priority with
respect to any other consumptive user.
D_E
NORTH CAROLINA
Dasemnent of Emlmnmongl Oual
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

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Upon the presentation of proper credentials, the Division may inspect the property.
This Water Quality Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding
Section 404 Permit. The conditions shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the
expiration date of this Water Quality Certification.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth may result in revocation of this
Water Quality Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties.
If you are unable to comply with any of the conditions of this Water Quality Certification you must notify
the Asheville Regional Office within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the
time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The permittee shall report to the Asheville Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any violation
of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200] including but not limited to sediment impacts to
streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next business day if a
weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-compliance circumstances.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested [G.S. 143-215.5].
This Certification can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes by
filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative
Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at
http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].
One (1) copy of the Petition must also be served to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter completes the Division's review under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and 15A NCAC
02H .0500. Please contact Sue Homewood at 336-776-9693 or [e-mail] if you have
any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
L
DocuSignn�eJd by:
6,
949D91 BA53EF4E0...
Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch

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David Vance, Geosyntec Consultants of NC, PC
Amanda Fuemmeler, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Andrea Leslie, NCWRC
Todd Bowers, EPA,
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION #WQC003753 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws
92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to North Carolina's Regulations in 15 NCAC 02H .0500
and 15A NCAC 02B .0200, to Mr. Michael Reisman and Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, who
have authorization for the impacts listed below, as described within your modification application
received by the N.C. Division of Water Resources (Division) on June 23, 2021 and subsequent information
on August 10, 2021 and November 2, 2021.
The State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will comply with water quality requirements and
the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
The following additional impacts associated with the Asheville Regional Airport Area 1 Structural Fill are
hereby approved. No other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts. [15A NCAC
02H .0506(b)]
Type of Impact
Amount Approved (units)
Permanent
Amount Approved (units)
Temporary
Stream
Stream SA
12 (linear feet)
0 (linear feet)
404/401 Wetlands
Wetland WB
0.56 (acres)
0 (acres)
The following impacts were previously approved by Individual Water Quality Certification #3753 issued
on April 5, 2016.
Type of Impact
Amount Approved (units)
Permanent
Amount Approved (units)
Temporary
Stream
S1 — Impact #2
Stream Stabilization'
0 (linear feet)
530 (linear feet)
S2 — Impact #3
Culvert Extension
90 (linear feet)
0 (linear feet)
S3 — Impact #4
Stream Stabilization'
0 (linear feet)
900 (linear feet)
Stream Totals
90 (linear feet)
1,430 (linear feet)
404/401 Wetlands
W1 — Impact #1
Sediment Basin D
Resizing
0.03 (acres)
0 (acres)
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The following impacts were previously approved by Individual Water Quality Certification #3753
originally issued on August 22, 2008 and modified most recently on February 22, 2013 and Individual
Water Quality Certification #4024 issued on June 16, 2015.
Type of Impact
Amount Approved (units)
Permanent
Amount Approved (units)
Temporary
Certification #3753
Stream
3,469 (linear feet)
0 (linear feet)
404/401 Wetlands
1.259 (acres)
0 (acres)
Certification #4024
Stream
0 (linear feet)
0 (linear feet)
404/401 Wetlands
0.15 (acres)
0 (acres)
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the certification below.
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]:
1. Mitigation for the additional impacts must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the
table below. The Division has received an acceptance letter from the NC Division of Mitigation
Services (DMS) to meet this mitigation requirement. Until the DMS receives and clears your
payment, and proof of payment has been provided to this Office, no impacts specified in this
Authorization Certificate shall occur. For accounting purposes, this Authorization Certificate
authorizes payment to the DMS to meet the following compensatory mitigation requirement.
Compensatory Mitigation Required
River and Sub -basin Number
Wetland
0.56 (acres)
French Broad
06010105
Stream
12 (linear feet)
French Broad
06010105
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(c); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will
comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative
criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the project must provide for replacement of existing
uses through compensatory mitigation.
A total of 4,469 linear feet of stream credits have been purchased from the NC Ecosystem
Enhancement Program (EEP) by receipts dated December 11, 2008, October 27, 2011 and March 11,
2013 and 397 linear feet of stream credits have been purchased from the Wash Creek Mitigation Bank
by receipt dated March 11, 2013 to meet the mitigation requirement for previously approved stream
impacts. A total of 1.768 acre of wetland credits were purchased from EEP by receipts dated
December 11, 2008, March 11, 2013 and February 1, 2016 to meet the mitigation requirement for
previously approved wetland impacts.

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2. Any final construction plans for this project must include or reference the application and plans
approved by the Division under this authorization letter and certification. The applicant will also be
required to evaluate all acquired permits to assure that they are consistent, and all relative impacts
are accounted for and shown on the construction plans.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200; 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will
comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative
criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts
3. Stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces shall be addressed by one or more of the regulated
programs: an approved Sediment and Erosion Control Plan, a NPDES stormwater permit, a NPDES
wastewater permit, a permit issued by the Division of Solid Waste. Any applicable approvals for
long term stormwater treatment shall be secured by the Permittee prior to conducting any impacts
approved in this modified Certification.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification (applies to all listed conditions above): In order to protect against impairment of water
quality standards and best usage of receiving and downstream waters, water quality based
management practices must be employed to protect against direct or indirect discharge of waste or
other sources of water pollution. Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters
be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life
propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation,
agriculture) and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a
short-term or long-term basis. In determining that the proposed activity will comply with state water
quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative criteria and the state's
antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided and minimized impacts
to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would result in secondary or
cumulative impacts
4. The permittee shall report to the DWR Asheville Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any
violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200], including but not limited to sediment
impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next
business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-
compliance circumstances.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Timely reporting of non-compliance is important in identifying and minimizing
detrimental impacts to water quality and avoiding impacts due to water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
5. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the footprint of
the approved impacts (including temporary impacts).

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Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506; 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity; wildlife; secondary contact recreation; agriculture); and that
activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term
basis.
6. All activities shall be in compliance with any applicable State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules in
Chapter 2B of Title 15A in the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: The referenced Riparian Buffer rules were adopted to address water quality
impairments and further protect existing uses.
7. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance
with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). Regardless of
applicability of the Sediment and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall incorporate appropriate
Best Management Practices for the control of sediment and erosion so that no violations of state
water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures shall
be equal to or exceed the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or for linear transportation projects, the North Caroline
Department of Transportation Sediment and Erosion Control Manual.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) sites,
including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient materials
required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater routing and
treatment shall be on site at all times.
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface
Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and implementation shall comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the Mining Act of
1971.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCACO2B .0200; 15A NCAC
02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3)

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Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
8. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be installed in wetland or waters except within the
footprint of temporary or permanent impacts otherwise authorized by this Certification. If placed
within authorized impact areas, then placement of such measures shall not be conducted in a
manner that results in dis-equilibrium of any wetlands, streambeds, or streambanks. Any silt fence
installed within wetlands shall be removed from wetlands and the natural grade restored within two
(2) months of the date that DEMLR or locally delegated program has released the specific area
within the project to ensure wetland standards are maintained upon completion of the project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200; 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3)
Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
9. Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be used along
streambanks or within wetlands.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses (including
aquatic life propagation and biological integrity), and the water quality to protect such uses, are
protected. Protections are necessary to ensure any remaining surface waters or wetlands, and any
surface waters or wetlands downstream, continue to support existing uses during and after project
completion. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters,
would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative
impacts.
10. If the project is covered by NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCG010000 or NPDES
Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCG250000, full compliance with permit conditions
including the erosion & sedimentation control plan, inspections and maintenance, self -monitoring,
record keeping and reporting requirements is required.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200; 15A NCAC
02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
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deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3)
Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
11. All work in or adjacent to streams shall be conducted so that the flowing stream does not come in
contact with the disturbed area. Approved best management practices from the most current
version of the NC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or the NC Department of Transportation
Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, and
other diversion structures shall be used to minimize excavation in flowing water.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028 .0200
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils, deleterious
substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters injurious to
public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability
of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (21) turbidity in the
receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not designated
as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters; for lakes and
reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds
these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased.
12. Application of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian areas
and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all other Federal,
State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a manner that minimizes
the risk of contact between the fertilizer and surface waters.
Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028 .0200; 15A NCAC 028 .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials producing
color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
13. If concrete is used during construction, then all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent direct
contact between uncured or curing concrete and waters of the state. Water that inadvertently
contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state.

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Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028 .0200; 15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials producing
color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
14. All proposed and approved temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area shall
be returned to natural conditions within 60 calendar days after the temporary impact is no longer
necessary. The impacted areas shall be restored to original grade, including each stream's original
cross -sectional dimensions, planform pattern, and longitudinal bed profile. All temporarily impacted
sites shall be restored and stabilized with native vegetation.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Protections are necessary to ensure any remaining
surface waters or wetlands, and any surface waters or wetlands downstream, continue to support
existing uses after project completion.
15. All proposed and approved temporary pipes/culverts/rip-rap pads etc. in streams or wetlands shall
be installed as outlined in the most recent edition of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual or the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual or the North
Carolina Department of Transportation Best Management Practices for Construction and
Maintenance Activities so as not to restrict stream flow or cause dis-equilibrium during use of this
Certification.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that structures are installed properly in waters
will ensure that surface water quality standards are met and conditions of waters are suitable for all
best uses.
16. Any rip -rap required for proper culvert placement, stream stabilization, or restoration of temporarily
disturbed areas shall be restricted to the area directly impacted by the approved construction
activity. All rip -rap shall be placed such that the original streambed elevation and streambank
contours are restored and maintained and shall consist of clean rock or masonry material free of
debris or toxic pollutants. Placement of rip -rap or other approved materials shall not result in de-
stabilization of the stream bed or banks upstream or downstream of the area or be installed in a
manner that precludes aquatic life passage.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided

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and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
17. Any rip -rap used for stream or shoreline stabilization shall be of a size and density to prevent
movement by wave, current action, or stream flows, and shall consist of clean rock or masonry
material free of debris or toxic pollutants. Rip -rap shall not be installed in the streambed except in
specific areas required for velocity control and to ensure structural integrity of bank stabilization
measures.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0201
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
18. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained
regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other
toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of equipment to
surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication, and general equipment
maintenance shall be performed in a manner to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable,
contamination of surface waters by fuels and oils.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200; 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials producing
color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
19. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be taken to
minimize soil disturbance and compaction.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: Wetland standards require maintenance or enhancement of existing uses of wetlands
such that hydrologic conditions necessary to support natural biological and physical characteristics
are protected; populations of wetland flora and fauna are maintained to protect biological integrity
of the wetland; and materials or substances are not present in amounts that may cause adverse
impact on existing wetland uses.
20. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the permittee shall report any petroleum spill of 25 gallons or
more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any petroleum spill
regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any petroleum spill less than
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Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); N.C.G.S 143-215.85(b)
Justification: Person(s) owning or having control over oil or other substances upon notice of
discharge must immediately notify the Department, or any of its agents or employees, of the nature,
location, and time of the discharge and of the measures which are being taken or are proposed to be
taken to contain and remove the discharge. This action is required in order to contain or divert the
substances to prevent entry into the surface waters. Surface water quality standards require that
conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum:
aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity; wildlife; secondary
contact recreation; agriculture); and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes
any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
21. The permittee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner consistent with
State water quality 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.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
22. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of
this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its
contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a
copy of this Water Quality Certification. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be available
at the project site during the construction and maintenance of this project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Those actually performing the work should be aware of the requirements of this 401
Water Quality Certification to minimize water quality impacts.
This approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in
your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. The conditions in effect on the
date of issuance shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this
Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]
This, the 9th day of November 2021
DocuSigned by:
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Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
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WQC003753

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Transfer Form
Permittee: Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority Action ID: 2007-03766
Project Name: Asheville Regional Airport Area 1 Structural Fill County: Buncombe
Instructions to Permittee: The Permittee must provide a copy of this form to the Mitigation Sponsor, either an approved
Mitigation Bank or the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS), who will then sign the form to verify the
transfer of the mitigation responsibility. Once the Sponsor has signed this form, it is the Permittee's responsibility to ensure
that Wilmington District Project Manager identified on page two is in receipt of a signed copy of this form before conducting
authorized impacts, unless otherwise specified below. If more than one Mitigation Sponsor will be used to provide the
mitigation associated with the permit, or if the impacts and/or the mitigation will occur in more than one 8-digit Hydrologic
Unit Code (HUC), multiple forms will be attached to the permit, and the separate forms for each Sponsor and/or HUC must
be provided to the appropriate Mitigation Sponsors.
Instructions to Sponsor: The Sponsor verifies that the mitigation requirements (credits) shown below have been released
and are available at the identified site. By signing below, the Sponsor is accepting full responsibility for the identified
mitigation, regardless of whether they have received payment from the Permittee. Once the form is signed, the Sponsor
must update the bank ledger and provide a copy of the signed form and the updated ledger to the Permittee, the Project
Manager who issued the permit, the Bank Project Manager, and the District Mitigation Office (see contact information on
page 2). The Sponsor must also comply with all reporting requirements established in their authorizing instrument.
Permitted Impacts and Compensatory Mitigation Requirements
Permitted Impacts Requiring Mitigation*:
8-digit HUC and Basin: 06010105, French Broad River Basin
Stream Impacts (linear feet)
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Warm
Cool
Cold
Riparian Riverine
Riparian Non-Riverine
Non -Riparian
Coastal
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0.56
*If more than one mitigation sponsor will be used for the permit, only include impacts to be mitigated by this sponsor.
Compensatory Mitigation Requirements:
8-digit HUC and Basin: 06010105, French Broad River Basin
Stream Mitigation (credits)
Wetland Mitigation (credits)
Warm
Cool
Cold
Riparian Riverine
Riparian Non-Riverine
Non -Riparian
Coastal
12
0.56
Mitigation Site Debited:
(List the name of the bank to be debited. For umbrella banks, also list the specific site. For NCDMS, list NCDMS. If the NCDMS
acceptance letter identifies a specific site, also list the specific site to be debited).
Section to be completed by the Mitigation Sponsor
Statement of Mitigation Liability Acceptance: I, the undersigned, verify that I am authorized to approve mitigation
transactions for the Mitigation Sponsor shown below, and I certify that the Sponsor agrees to accept full responsibility for
providing the mitigation identified in this document (see the table above), associated with the USACE Permittee and Action
ID number shown. I also verify that released credits (and/or advance credits for NCDMS), as approved by the Wilmington
District, are currently available at the mitigation site identified above. Further, I understand that if the Sponsor fails to provide
the required compensatory mitigation, the USACE Wilmington District Engineer may pursue measures against the Sponsor to
ensure compliance associated with the mitigation requirements.
Mitigation Sponsor Name:
Name of Sponsor's Authorized Representative:
Signature of Sponsor's Authorized Representative Date of Signature
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Form Date July 7, 2020

USACE Wilmington District
Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Transfer Form, Page 2
Conditions for Transfer of Compensatory Mitigation Credit:
• Once this document has been signed by the Mitigation Sponsor and the District is in receipt of the signed form, the
Permittee is no longer responsible for providing the mitigation identified in this form, though the Permittee remains
responsible for any other mitigation requirements stated in the permit conditions.
• Construction within jurisdictional areas authorized by the permit identified on page one of this form can begin only after
the District is in receipt of a copy of this document signed by the Sponsor, confirming that the Sponsor has accepted
responsibility for providing the mitigation requirements listed herein. When NCDMS provides mitigation for authorized
impacts conducted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), construction within jurisdictional areas
may proceed upon permit issuance; however, a copy of this form signed by NCDMS must be provided to the District
within 30 days of permit issuance. NCDOT remains fully responsible for the mitigation until the District has received this
form, confirming that the Sponsor has accepted responsibility for providing the mitigation requirements listed herein.
• Signed copies of this document must be retained by the Permittee, Mitigation Sponsor, and in the USACE administrative
records for both the permit and the Bank/ILF Instrument. It is the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the District
Project Manager (address below) is provided with a signed copy of this form.
• If changes are proposed to the type, amount, or location of mitigation after this form has been signed and returned to
the District, the Sponsor must obtain case -by -case approval from the District Project Manager and/or North Carolina
Interagency Review Team (NCIRT). If approved, higher mitigation ratios may be applied, as per current District guidance
and a new version of this form must be completed and included in the District administrative records for both the permit
and the Bank/ILF Instrument.
Comments/Additional Conditions:
This form is not valid unless signed below by the District Project Manager and by the Mitigation Sponsor on Page 1. Once
signed, the Sponsor should provide copies of this form along with an updated bank ledger to: 1) the Permittee, 2) the
District Project Manager at the address below, 3) the Bank Manager listed in RIBITS, and 4) the Wilmington District
Mitigation Office, 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (or by email to SAWMIT@usace. army. mil).
Questions regarding this form or any of the permit conditions may be directed to the District Mitigation Office.
USACE Project Manager:
USACE Field Office:
Email:
Amanda Jones Fuemmeler
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
[e-mail]
February 28, 2022
istrict Project Wilmingto Manager Signature Date of Signature
Current Wilmington District mitigation guidance, including information on mitigation ratios, functional assessments, and
mitigation bank location and availability, and credit classifications (including stream temperature and wetland groupings) is
available at http://ribits.usace.army.mil.
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