RE_ _External_ RE_ Vinfast - Sanford Utility Line Pre-construction Meeting Inspection Issues - DWR#20221576 (1/30/2024 Email - Additional Items Requested)

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Thomas, Zachary T
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 11:36 AM
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Brodeur, George; Hartshorn, Jason; Jason Steele; Amaya, Celina M
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Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); Homewood, Sue; Capito, Rachel A CIV
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Hyler; Ken Bruce; Phillip Todd; Jonathan Theodore; Kelly, Brian; Gilroy, Matthew;
Hamilton, Kameron
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RE: [External] RE: Vinfast - Sanford Utility Line Pre -construction Meeting Inspection
Issues - DWR#20221576
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Hi George,
Thank you for providing photo documentation of the restoration efforts for this temporary stream crossing.
After review, DWR has determined that the check dam at the top of the reach (picture attached) still needs to be
removed from the channel to allow for proper aquatic passage. The check/coffer dam is only for temporary pump
around for restoration and pipe installation. The COIR wattles can remain in place, but DEMLR may require additional
measures to protect water quality if they are not adequately preventing additional impacts to the stream channel.
Please also keep in mind that once the temporary crossing is removed, the impacted stream must be restored back to
natural profile and dimension and DWR reserves the right to determine if any other items may be required to ensure
compliance with the issued 401 Certification.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Zach Thomas
Environmental Program Consultant, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
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Subject: [External] RE: Vinfast - Sanford Utility Line Pre -construction Meeting Inspection Issues - DWR#20221576
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Zach we completed the remediation yesterday. We will inspect and monitor weekly and after rain events. Please let me
know if there is any outstanding issues. Thanks!
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Subject: RE: Vinfast - Sanford Utility Line Pre -construction Meeting Inspection Issues - DWR#20221576
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Hello,
Apologies, but it appears I got a bounce back due to an email spelling error. Please see DWR's reply email below
regarding stream restoration.
Thank you,
Zach Thomas
Environmental Program Consultant, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

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From: Thomas, Zachary T
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:41 AM
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<[e-mail]>; Myers, Joseph M <[e-mail]>; Paul Hyler <[e-mail]>;
Ken Bruce <[e-mail]>; Phillip Todd <[e-mail]>; Jonathan Theodore
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Subject: RE: Vinfast - Sanford Utility Line Pre -construction Meeting Inspection Issues - DWR#20221576
Hi George,
Thank you for providing photographs from after the rain events this past week (attached above). I have combined
everything into this email reply so that we can keep the restoration efforts for this impacted stream channel under one
email thread.
After review of the provided photographs, DWR has determined the stream restoration and clean-up of any
accumulated sediments must occur immediately, instead of waiting for the sewer line installation, to prevent further
degradation and sediment loss from occurring.
Please be aware that all restoration activities must occur "in the dry', meaning that a proper pump around system must
be kept in place while the impacted section of channel is restored to natural pattern, profile, and dimension. In addition,
all accumulated sediments that have coursed downstream of the impacted section should also be removed down to the
natural substrate and deposited in uplands away from surface waters. Any additional comments or requirements
requested by the USACE must also be complied with.
Please send photographs (via reply to this email) once restoration efforts are complete.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Zach Thomas
Environmental Program Consultant, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

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From: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 5:00 PM
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George. broder@ haskel I.com
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<[e-mail]>; Lambert, David <[e-mail]>; Wooten, Samantha
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Subject: Vinfast - Sanford Utility Line Pre -construction Meeting Inspection Issues - DWR#20221576
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On January 8, 2024 a pre -construction meeting was held between representatives for construction of the Vinfast
Manufacturing Site, NCDOT Road Improvements, Sanford Utility Improvements, and staff from NCDWR and the US Army
Corps of Engineers as required by USACE 404 permit SAW-XXXXXXX and 401 Individual Water Quality Certification
#20221576.
During the preconstruction meeting NCDWR staff conducted a location specific pre -construction discussion at Sta 4+00
within the Phase 1 Gravity Sewer Line as required by Condition #8 of the 401 Individual Water Quality Certification
issued on December 1, 2023. Staff made the following observations:
1. Clearing activities had occurred for the Phase 1 sewer line from the East Lift Station to Sta 6+00. This area
includes Impact 5-05 / 5-85 at approximately Sta 3+00
2. Erosion Control Measures (wattles) had been installed within the stream channel at this location. Staff observed
that high flow activity was circumventing the wattles.
3. Evidence of equipment crossing through the channel was observed.
4. Vehicular activity across the upper portion of the stream had caused the stream to lose pattern form.
These activities are not in compliance with the conditions of the 401. Instream erosion control measures may not create
instability within streams or otherwise cause water quality violations. Equipment crossings are to be conducted in a
manner that protects stream pattern, profile and dimensions.
DWR staff discussed that the area should be re-evaluated after storms expected on Jan 9. As of today, DWR has not
received these photos. Please send photos to DWR by Tuesday, Jan 16t". Upon review of the photos, DWR will
determine whether the stream must be restored immediately or upon completion of the sewer line installation.
In addition, it is essential that staff working on the project are aware of all permit conditions and expectations on
protection of streams and wetlands during utility line construction.
Thanks,
Sue Homewood (she/her/hers)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources

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