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Strickland, Bev
From:
Homewood, Sue
Sent:
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:26 PM
To:
'Cahoon, Steve'
Subject:
RE: Rail widening
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I °II put this back in line for finalizing the permit. I °II probably add a permit condition to have a pre - construction meeting
in this sensitive area.
Sue Homewood
NC DENR Winston -Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Programs
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 (Please note my new contact Information)
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From: Cahoon, Steve [mailto:Steve.Cahoon @duke - energy.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 11:27 AM
To: Homewood, Sue
Cc: David.e.Bailey2 @usace.army.mil
Subject: RE: Rail widening
Hi Sue,
Please see our response to your question.
We have re- examined our proposed erosion control measures adjacent to the existing stream bank, particularly in the northernmost
areas of the project. The proposed slopes in this vicinity are 2:1. We considered another approach consisting of grading a bench into
this fill slope and constructing diversion ditches to carry runoff north and south to stabilized riprap outlets, but doing so puts our
disturbance limits even closer to the stream and also steepens our fill slopes. Our ultimate goal is to minimize disturbance and protect
the stream. We believe the best way to do this is to correctly install and diligently maintain the proposed silt fence and rock outlets, as
currently shown on the drawings, in conjunction with appropriate slope stabilization practices.
We will monitor this area during construction and if conditions change, we will implement additional erosion control practices to provide
stream protection, including the option of dewatering the section of the stream along this fill slope.
If you have any further questions or need other information please contact me.
Thanks,
Steve
From: Homewood, Sue rmailto :sue.homewood(d)ncdenr.govI
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 8:39 AM

To: Cahoon, Steve
Subject: RE: Rail widening
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Sent: Thursday, August 1],2O154:16PM
To: Cahoon, Steve
Subject: RE: Rail widening
Sue Homewood
NC DENKVVinston-Sa|em Regional Office
DivisionofVVaterKesources — VVater[Wa|ityPrograms
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 (Please note my new contact information)
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From: Cahoon, Steve [nlai Ito: Steve. Cahoon Kbduke'enerqY.coml
Sent: Wednesday, ]uh29,2015]:00 PM
To: Homewood, Sue
Cm: Bailey, David E SAW
Subject: RE: Rail widening
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From: Homewood, Sue rmailto :sue.homewood(d)ncdenr.govI
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 5:05 PM
To: Cahoon, Steve
Cc: Bailey, David E SAW
Subject: Rail widening
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Steve,
A couple questions /issues on this application:
For the question about impervious surfaces on Page 8, typically road fill is considered impervious because it is
compacted and there is no vegetation. The stormwater management plan would most likely be that stormwater runs
off the rail line as diffuse flow down the vegetated shoulders and is treated through that process before it reaches
streams or wetlands.
I'd like to see more detail about how the stream will be protected during construction of the fill slopes that are
immediately adjacent to the streams. We have found that working that close to a stream, on a steep slopes, often
compromises the stream bank and /or impacts the stream from sediment loss during construction. Can you provide a
narrative, or more detailed drawings about work in this area. Maybe a more detailed construction sequence. When
I've had similar projects working so close to a stream, I've suggested that the stream be dewatered, so if there is
inadvertent impact it is easily contained and repaired /removed without the stream being impacted. Would that be
something that Duke would be willing to consider in these areas?
Lastly, at the northern culvert the stream takes a 90 degree bend immediately upon exiting the culvert. This is usually a
recipe for long term instability of the stream. Can we discuss some options for that area such as re- alignment of the
stream, or angling the culvert, or other ideas you may have.
Sue Homewood
NC DENR Winston -Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Programs
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 (Please note my new contact Information)
Winston Salem NC 27105
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