20140762 Ver 1_401 Certification Comments_20141211

Wanucha, Dave
From:
Cheely, Erin K
Sent:
Thursday, December 11, 2014 3:13 PM
To:
Wanucha, Dave
Cc:
Dagnino, Carla S
Subject:
RE: R-2915 401 certification comments
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From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 2:33 PM
To: Cheely, Erin K
Cc: Dagnino, Carla S
Subject: RE: R-2915 401 certification comments
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#4 - We typically handle some situations that don't go "according to plan" in the field is thru a formal field modificatior
or informal (email) communication which is then subsequently placed in the permit file. Either way and whatever the
situation, it requires the Division EO (or appointee) to contact DWR (me in this case, or my appointee if I am not
available) to explain the issue. We understand that stuff happens. We would not issue an NOV in the case you describe
below, as long we were contacted prior to the "change in plans".
#18 — In the past, DWR has observed "excessive channel disturbances" beyond what was needed for culvert placemen
and other work around .)termitted sites. So for that reason, this condition Is Included and It refers to culvert )tla emen
clewatering activities and other related work within the channel and riparian area. The key phrase here is "to the
maximum extent practicable". We are not in conflict with #1, just requesting that the work be conducted carefully,
sensibly and only to the extent which is needed to accomplish the task. i
#8 — Again legacy issues, but with riprap in this instance. We're not saying riprap cannot be used, rather only to use tl
which is necessary. DWR's mission is to protect the resource and stream banks are a part of the stream ecosystem
providing essential water quality functions. Excess riprap on stream banks diminishes those functions. The USACE do
typically call jurisdiction is at the high water mark. NCDWR's mission is a little different in that it includes protecting
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I do not think we need to update the 401. This correspondence will be placed in the project permit file for future
reference. Please let me know if you have further questions or concerns.
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From: Cheely, Erin
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 2:41 PIVI
To: VVanucha,Dave
Cm: Oagnino, Carla S
Subject: R-2915 401 certification comments
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Thanks again for sending on the 401 for this project. I've routed the conditions to all appropriate DOT groups and I d
get a few questions/comments back that I wanted to pass along to you to see what you thought. I
Project Specific #4 — Occasionally WRC may waive the moratorium in isolated locations when things don't go according
to plan or due to things beyond our control. The Division is concerned that if this happens, they would still be in
Project Specific #18 — Is this condition potentially in conflict with General Condition #1? The excavation for culvert
installation/extension would be deeper than the natural streambed.
General Condition #8 — In the first sentence, "shall" should be "should" due to the lack of jurisdiction above the Norma'
High Water Mark. I think this wording has been changed in past permits to say "should".
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Erin Cheely, Environmental Biologist
North Carolina Department of Transportation

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Raleigh, NC •
voice: 919.707.6108 fax: [phone]
From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 3:40 PM
To: Cheely, Erin K
Subject: R -2915
Hi Erin,
See attached. I'll have Sonia send out to cc's again. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.
Dave W
Dave Wanucha
NC DENR Winston Salem Region Office
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston - Salem, NC 27105
Cell (336) 403 -5655
Office (336) 776 -9703
Dave. Wanuchagncdenr.gov
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