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From: Hy Nguyen <H Nguyen @dprassodatesnet>
Sent: Thursday, July U3'ZUl44:34PK4
To: AJsmeyer, Eric [ SAW; 8urdette, Jennifer a
Cc: TevKKeith; Du Le
Subject: RE: Van HanhTemp|e\ Stream crossing (UNCLASSIFIED)
Attachments: 10003'Van HanhTemp|e'P[N FormZUl4.pdf
Eric: We are looking to keep the sewer design as is, which is boring, in the effort to minimize the stream and wetland
impacts. Could you please go ahead issuing the renewed General Permit?
Jennifer: Attached is our completed PCNForm. Please take a look and let me know if everything isgood. Once |hear
back from you, vve will send the 5 copies and the check of$24O. As far as the "agent authorization form", Mr. Du Le is
an authorized official ofNC Buddhist Association. What exactly form does he have tosend? Do you have a sample that
we could take a look?
|s there anything else vve need tosubmit? VVe are way behind schedule. VVe would greatly appreciate if you could
expediting this approval for us.
Thank you and have a great July 41hAll.
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landscape architecture, civil engineering, & planning
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From: A|smeyer, Eric C SAW [mai|to:EhcC./[e-mail]|]
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 2:31 PM
To: Hy Nguyen; Tevx Keith; Burdette, Jennifer a
Cc: Sanchez, Cesar; Larry@Caro|inaB|d8Contractors.com; Du Le; Hall, Randy; Higgins, Thomas
Subject: RE: Van HanhTemp|e, Stream crossing (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 12:05 AM
To: Tew, Keith; Burdette, Jennifer a
Cc: Sanchez, Cesar; Larry (a)CarolinaBldaContractors.com; Alsmeyer, Eric C SAW; Du Le; Hall, Randy; Higgins, Thomas
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Van Hanh Temple, Stream crossing
Thank you Keith and Jennifer for your response.
I spoke with Eric last week, and he was not opposing to open cut either. I °II discuss the options with the Temple and will
make the decision soon one way or the other. Will keep all informed soon.
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landscape architecture, civil engineering, & planning
420 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
O. 704.332.1204 Ext. 115 M. 704.340.0641 F. 704.332.1210
www.dprassociates.net
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From: Tew, Keith [ mailto:Keith.Tew @raleighnc.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 3:37 PM
To: Burdette, Jennifer a
Cc: Sanchez, Cesar; Larry @Carolina BldgContractors. com ;'Eric.C.Alsmeyer @us.army.mil'; Du Le; Hall, Randy; Higgins,
Thomas; Hy Nguyen
Subject: RE: Van Hanh Temple, Stream crossing
The 16" steel casing specified on the approved plan is already the minimally acceptable size to accommodate an 8" main.
It leaves only a 4" space between the casing & DI carrier pipe, which is necessary to install the supporting hardware
(spiders).

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Keith A. Tew, PE
From: Burdette, Jennifer a [ mailto: Jennifer.Burdette(a)ncdenr.Qov]
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 2:57 PM
To: Hy Nguyen; Tew, Keith
Cc: Sanchez, Cesar; Larry Ca)CarolinaBldaContractors.com; 'Eric. C.Alsmeyer @ us. army. miI'; Du Le; Hall, Randy; Higgins,
Thomas
Subject: RE: Van Hanh Temple, Stream crossing
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Jennifer A. B
401/Buffer Coordinator
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Wetlands Branch
NCDENR - Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Programs
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, 6.
[phone] phone
807-6494
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From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 9:57 AM
To: Tew, Keith; Burdette, Jennifer a
Cc: 'Shern, James F SAW'; Mcmillan, Ian; Sanchez, Cesar; Larry Ca)CarolinaBldaContractors.com;
'Eric. C.Alsmeyer @ us. army. miI'; 'Richmond, Martin'; Du Le; Hall, Randy; Higgins, Thomas
Subject: RE: Van Hanh Temple, Stream crossing

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landscape architecture, civil engineering, & planning
420 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
O. 704.332.1204 Ext. 115 M. 704.340.0641 F. 704.332.1210
www.dprassociates.net
hnauyenOdprassociates.net
40Years'. "Making 1he Land Work for Yoti"
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From: Tew, Keith [ mailto:Keith.Tew @raleighnc.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 9:59 AM
To: Hy Nguyen
Cc: 'Shern, James F SAW'; 'Mcmillan, Ian'; Sanchez, Cesar; Larry @Carolina BldgContractors.com;
' Eric. C. Alsmeyer @us.army.mil';'Richmond, Martin'; Du Le; iennifer.burdette @ncdenr.org; Hall, Randy; Higgins, Thomas
Subject: RE: Van Hanh Temple, Stream crossing
Hy:
To clarify CORPUD's position, the method of construction (open cut versus B&J) does not matter so much - but either
method still requires the restrain joint DIP carrier pipe (installed to waterline specifications) with crown of steel casing
exposed in the creek. If your environmental permitting is modified to reflect another method of installation, please
resubmit the revised Utility sheet (only) showing the change in both plan & profile. I will review & forward to our
inspectors once approved. Thanks.
Keith
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Keith A. Tew, PE
From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:43 PM
To: Tew, Keith; 'Eric. C.Alsmeyer @ us. army. miI'; jennifer.burdetteCa)ncdenr.org
Cc: 'Shern, James F SAW; 'Mcmillan, Ian'; Sanchez, Cesar; Larry (a)CarolinaBldaContractors.com; 'Richmond, Martin'; Du
Le
Subject: RE: Van Hanh Temple, Stream crossing
To: Jennifer Burclette (NCDENR)
Eric Alsmeyer (Corps of Engineer)
Keith Tew (Raleigh Engineering)

If this 4" sewer encasing above the creek bed is considered an impact, and a separate 401 permit is required, then we
would like to go for the open cut, since it is the same permit. It would save us substantial construction cost for not
having to bore. I spoke with Keith Tew who approved the sewer/water plans previously, and he confirmed that open cut
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420 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
O. 704.332.1204 Ext. 115 M. 704.340.0641 F. 704.332.1210
www.dprassociates.net
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From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 10:31 AM
To: Tew, Keith; Richmond, Martin
Cc: Shern, James F SAW; Eric. C.AlsmeyerCa)us.army.mi1; Mcmillan, Ian; Sanchez, Cesar
Subject: RE: Van Hanh Temple, stream crossing
Keith- Thanks for the clarification
All: again, per COR ordinance, the Temple is required to build a public 8" gravity sewer system to serve the proposed
building and for future tie -in from upstream parcel (or pay a `pre - payment assessment' fee). The proposed sewer line will
have to tie into an existing 15" sewer line, which is on the other side of the creek (Powell creek, a tributary Harris
creek). We propose to bore under the creek because it appears to be the most efficient method, as aerial crossing is not
feasible, and open -cut would probably involve further permitting.
Everyone I talked to at DWQ and USACE seem to agree that no permits are necessary for the proposed sewer
crossing. I simply just need some sort of letter or email in writing so that I can forward to CORPUD.
Thank you.
Hy Nguyen
Hy V. Nguyen, P.E.
DPR ASSOCIATES, INC
landscape architects, planners, & engineers
420 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
O. 704.332.1204 Ext. 309 M. 704.340.0641 F. 704.332.1210
www.dprassomates.net
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From: Tew, Keith [ mai Ito: Keith.Tew(d)raleighnc.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 9:45 AM
To: Hy Nguyen; 'Richmond, Martin'
Cc: ' Shern, James F SAW'; 'Eric. C.Alsmeyer @ us. army. miI'; ' Mcmillan, Ian'; Sanchez, Cesar
Subject: Van Hanh Temple, stream crossing
All:
Just as a brief matter of clarification, CORPUD never actually required that the sewerline be bored
under Harris Creek - versus open cut. Plans submitted to our office for first review had already
specified this as the method of choice. Either way, we simply requested that the Project Engineer
provide us a copy of all environmental permits associated with the stream crossing - should any apply.
However, if NCDWQ & /or USACE has determined that no permits are necessary for the proposed
impact - then no further action is needed for CORPUD on this issue.
Martin:
I will call you later this morning to discuss.
Thank you all,

Keith A. Tew, PE
Public Utilities Departrnent .
ministration Division .
One xc tinge plaza.
Suite 620
Phone: (9 19) 857 ....4540
rn.ail.: keith.tewgraleighnc.goov
ebsite: www.raleighne.gov
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From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:59 PM
To: Richmond, Martin
Cc: Shern, James F SAW; Eric. C.Alsmeyer(a)us.army.mi1; Mcmillan, Ian; Tew, Keith; Sanchez, Cesar
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
Martin
COR Public Utilities is the one who requests DWQ and /or USACE permits for `stream crossing', as
applicable. My contacts are Keith Tew and Cesar Sanchez, (919- 857 - 4540). I've copied both Keith and Cesar
here also.
Please verify /confirm.
Thank you.
From: Richmond, Martin [ mai Ito: martin.richmondCa)ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:45 PM
To: Hy Nguyen
Cc: Shern, James F SAW; Eric. C.Alsmeyer(abus.army.mi1; Mcmillan, Ian
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
For Jamie/Eric/lan — they are proposing to horizontally bore a sewer line under a jurisdictional, subject stream
(Harris Creek, I believe). I'm thinking if they stay out of the buffer on either side of the stream, and they're not
impacting the stream, they don't need a permit or buffer authorization. However, they may have concerns with
the City of Raleigh. I contacted them (CoR) about boring under the stream ... I believe the City may want us —
eventually — to either approve this or issue something like a no permit needed.
From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 12:02 PM
To: Richmond, Martin
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)

Martin
Thanks for the stream determination letter. I will forward it to the City and see what they say. I was hoping for the
letter that states the proposed activity is acceptable without any (404/401) permit, but your letter actually states
that `this project may require a Section 404/401 Permit'. Is this within your DWQ Wetlands /Stormwaterjurisdiction
to render a such statement or I have to contact the USACE (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) also? Is this permit
issued through your DWQ branch or USACE? I've contacted Eric Alsmeyer and James Shern of USACE and am
waiting for their response.
Any further clarification is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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From: Richmond, Martin [ mai Ito: martin.richmondCa)ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 3:15 PM
To: Hy Nguyen
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
Hy —stream determination letter attached... I'm hoping this is what the city wants. Hard copy goes out in
tomorrow's mail
Let me know if you have questions
Thanks, Martin
From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:27 AM
To: Richmond, Martin
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
Martin
Attached PDF is our latest sewer crossing creek plan, addressing Raleigh's comments @ bore /jack with 16"
encasing. For your records.
Thank you.
From: Hy Nguyen
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:51 AM
To: 'Richmond, Martin'
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
Thank you Martin
I knew you were busy, but I was worried as I couldn't get a hold of you after several email /voicemail attempts,
especially you were quick to call me back the first time. Yes, Raleigh wanted to get something in writing from
DWQ and /or USACE /FEMA.
The design for the 8" gravity sewer crossing the creek changed a little bit since I received the comments back
from Raleigh engineering department. They require 18" steel encasing pipe to be bored with the 8" DIP carrier
pipe inside. The 8" pipe is still +/- 0.3' below creek bottom, but the 18" encasing will be +/- 0.3' above the creek
bottom for a short section. Since it is still a direct bore perpendicular to the stream, less than 40' corridor, I hope
that it is still good, and does not trigger any 401/404 permit.
I will send you the revised sewer plan /profile hopefully today or Monday the latest so that you can have it for your
field visit.

Thanks for your help. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hy.
From: Richmond, Martin [ mai Ito: martin.richmondCa)ncdenr.Qov]
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:17 AM
To: Hy Nguyen
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
From: Hy Nguyen [ma i Ito: HNguyen dprassociates.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:20 PM
To: Richmond, Martin
Subject: FW: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
Martin
Have you had a chance to review this yet? Let me know.
Thanks.
From: Hy Nguyen
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 5:12 PM
To: 'martin.richmond @ncdenr.gov'
Subject: RE: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
Martin
Again, the site is at 4229 Forestville, Raleigh, NC 27616. Wake County ID # 1746 -01 -49 -3709.
Im attaching here our latest sewer design plan as submitted to Raleigh for permitting, which shows the 8" DIP
bore under the creek. Attached also is the FEMA map; the sewer crossing is approximately at section station
199. 1 don't have the county soil map at the moment, but geotech reports states it is Sandy Clay and Silty Sands
within the property.
Let me know what would be the appropriate steps we need to go thru with NCDENR -DWQ in addition to the
permitting process with City of Raleigh. I appreciate your help.
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From: Hy Nguyen
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 4:22 PM
To: 'martin.richmond @ncdenr.gov'
Subject: 4229 Forestville Rd, Raleigh Site (10003, Van Hanh Temple)
Martin
Got your voicemail on Wednesday.
It's a proposed 8" public gravity sewer, tying into Raleigh existing 15" sewer trunk, to serve the 8000 sf
new building of Van Hanh Temple project. We have to cross the creek once; top of bank to top of bank

is approximately 20'-35'. It's the Powell Creek, a tributary of Harris Creek. I am looking to bore under
it, with perhaps I' below the bottom of creek.
FYI. I will send you the GIS map and soil information tomorrow.
Thanks,
Hy.
Hy V. Nguyen, P.E.
DPR ASSOCIATES, INC
landscape architects, planners, & engineers
420 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
O. 704.332.1204 Ext. 309 M. 704.340.0641 F. 704.332.1210
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Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
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