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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150537 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20150605Pat McCrory Governor ��� �� w NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Donald R van der Vaarl Secretary June 4, 2015 Duplin County NCD W R Project No. I 5-0537 SR 1546 Pipe Replacement State Project No. 3B.2031 I I APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICAT[ON, with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Ms. Karen Collette, P.E., Division Engineer NCDOT, Division 3 5501 Barbados Blvd. Castle Hayne, N.C. 28429 Dear Ms. Collette: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of replacing an existing pipe at the crossing of an UT to Matthews Creek on SR 1546 (Bill Sulton Road), located 0.25 miles East of NC I 11/903 in Duplin County: Site Permanent Fill in Intermittent Stream linear ft. 1 0 To�ai Site Total Stream Im acts in the Ca e Fear River Basin Temporary Permanent Temporary Bank Fill in Fill in Fill in Stabili�ation Intermittent Perennial Perennial (linear ft.) Stream Stream Stream 2 Total Stream Impact (linear Stream 1 m pacts Requiring Mitigation o � is � i i � 9z � ii � �s9 � o Total Stream Impact for Project: 139 linear feet. Wetland Im acts in the Ca e Fear River Basin ri arian � Fill Fill Excavation Mechanized Hand Total Wetland ', (ac) (temporary) (temporary) Clearing Clearing Impaet < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0 0.03 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0 0.03 Total Wetland Impact for Projech 0.05 acres. 0.05 0.05 The projec[ shall be constiucted in accordance with your application dated reeeived June I, 2015 and revision received on June 3, 2015. After reviewing your applicztion, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Nutnber 3883 and 3885. This ce�titication con'esponds to the Nationwide Pennit 3 and 13 issued by Ihe Corps of Engineers. In addition, yoo shoold acquire any other federal, state or local 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Nodh Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: 919-807-63001 In�erneP. www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affumalive Action Bnployer permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Con[rol, Non- Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit. This approval is valid solely far the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the NCDWR and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in I SA NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the attached certification(s) and any additional conditions listed below. Condition(s) of Certi6cation: Project Specific Conditions Due to the extreme perched pipe conditions at this site, which would require the placement of the pipes on steep grade, NCDWQ will not require the burial ofthe culverts in the streambed at this location. However, design and placement of the culvert and other structures shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered (i.e., the depth of the channel must not be reduced by a widening of the streambed). Existing stream dimensions (including pattem and profile) are to be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. The strucwres shall be designed and installed to allow for fish and other wildlife movement as much a practical as well as prevent headcutting of the stream. The applicant may be required to provide evidence that the equilibrium has been maintained if reques[ed in writing by the NCDWR. [ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 2. Riprap shall not be placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering 6oulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. [ I SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 3. The stream charnel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum exten[ practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaining the stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. [� sn Ncnc ozH.oso6�e)(z>] 4. Material temporarily excavated for pipe installation shall be stockpiled in an upland area and placed back into the excavated area in a manner that restores the original grade and soil profile with the organic/root layer on top. [ I SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 5. For the 92 linear feet of streams being impacted due to site dewatering activities, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and revegetated with appropriate native species. [ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 6. Erosion control matting placed in riparian areas shall not contain a nylon mesh grid, which can impinge and entrap small animals. Matting should be sewred in place with staples, stakes, or wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from top of stream bank. [ l5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 7. The project shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the NCDOT's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Stormwater Permi[ NCS000250, including the applicable requirements of the NCG01000. [15A NCAC 02B.021 I]. General Conditions 8. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contac[s uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. [ l5A NCAC 02B.0200] 9. During [he construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S, or protected riparian buffera [ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 10. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)� I I. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 12. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permi[ and to the permit drawings submitted for approvaL [ I SA NCAC 02H .0507(c) and I SA NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (�)(�)l 13. All work in or adjacent tQ stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, wfferdams and other diversion shuctures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing watec [ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 14. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)j 15. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic Fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] l6. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certification. [ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] 17. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited [ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] 18. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State wa[er 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. [f the NCDWR determines that such standards or laws are not being me[ (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that Sta[e or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certification. [ISA NCAC 02B.0200] 19. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 20. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and the on-site project manager. [ISA NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC ozH .oso6 (e>(z) ana (�)(2» 2 L The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. [ I SA NCAC 02H.0501 and .0502] 22. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all sta[utes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdic[ion, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 23. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours of discovery. [I SA NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)] 24. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and rewrn the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify the NCDWR when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. [15A NCAC 02H.0502(�] 25. Native riparian vegetation must be rees[ablished in the riparian areas within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of constructioa[15A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(2)] 26. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities.[15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 27. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect sorface waters standards [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3]): a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requiraments specified in the most recent version of the Na�th Carolina Sed6nent and Erosion Conh•ol Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the mos[ recent version of the North Carolina Surface Minrng Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 28. Where placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and/or waters is unavoidable at site, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. [I SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] [f you wish to wntest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition with the office of Administrative Hearings wi[hin sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Adminishative Hearings is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Telephone: (919)-431-3000, Facsimile: (919)-431-3100 A copy of Ihe petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mc Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Mason Herndon at (910) 308-4021 or mason.herndon r�i ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, �� �1�,�.�,�'��-; S. Jay Zimmerman, Director Division of Water Resources Electronic copy only distribution: Brad Shaver, US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office Stoney Mathis, Division 3 Environmen[al Officer Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission NC Division of Water Resources Raleigh Central Office File Copy ��� �� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor NCDWR Project No.: Applicanh Project Name: Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: County: Donald R. van der Vaarl Secretary Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable But�er Rules, and any subsequent modiflcations, the applicant is required to return [his certificate to the 401 Transportation Permitting Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resouroes, 1617 Mail Se�vice Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This form may be returned to NCDWR by the applicant, the applieanYs authorized agent, or the project engineec It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these. ApplicnnPs Certifrrnlron 1, , hereby s[a[e that, [o the besl of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such tliat the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, [he approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Date: Agent's Cerlifienlion I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that Che construction was observed to be built within substantial complianee and intent of Ihe 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporling ma[erials. Signa[ure: Exgineer's Cerlifrcntion Par[ial �inal Date: I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in [he S[ate of Nor[h Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project for the Permittee hereby state that, lo Ihe best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent oPthe 401 Water Quzlity Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specificalions, and other supporting materials. Signature Date Registration No. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Nodh Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: 919-807-63001 Interne��. www.ncdencgov An Equal Oppotlunify 1 ARrmative Ac�ion Employer