DWR # 20211241V2 US 74_23_19 Bridge Improvements MOD Request For Additional Information

From: Mitchell, Robert K
To: Breedlove, Patrick J
Cc: Amschler, Crystal C CIV USARMY CESAW (US); McHenry, David G; Barnett, Kevin H
Subject: DWR # 20211241V2 US 74_23_19 Bridge Improvements MOD Request For Additional Information
Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9:48:00 AM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
Patrick,
On July 11, 2023, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting a
modification to the 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division for the subject project. The
Division has determined that your application is incomplete and cannot be processed. The
application is on -hold until the following information is received:
The new submittal for the subject project does not show the energy dissipator riffles/sills that were
approved in the previous version 1 plans. These bed form features were designed to provide more
uplift to the channel and were incorporated into the design to offset mitigation requirements. This
was discussed in detail with DOT, DWR, and the Corps before the original submittal. DWR typically
requires mitigation on channel relocations that exceed 300 linear feet and do not provide functional
uplift to the resource. Please re -design the channel incorporating the previous riffle/step/pool
features in the Version 1 plans or consider mitigation as an option through NCDMS.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(c), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested
information for the proper consideration of the application. Please provide your response by
September 1, 2023. If all of the requested information is not received, the Division will be unable to
approve the application and it will be denied as incomplete. The denial of this project will
necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including complete application and the
appropriate fee.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Kevin Mitchell
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Transportation Permitting
NC Department of Environmental Quality
828-296-4650 Office
828-231-1580 Mobile
Email Kevin.mitchell(@deq.nc.gov
NC DEQ Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778

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