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January 13, Z416
C3urharn & �:3range Counties
NCDWR. Praject No. 2a151215
S� 2220 f S� 1838
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AI'PRO'VAL af 401 W�►"I'Fft. QUALITY CER'�"IFQ+CATId�1N and JOR�IAN Bl1F'�"�Et AUTHORI�ATIO�,
with A1?Dl"T"Qti�NA�L CONDITIONS
Mr. 9.R. Hopkiras, P.E., []ivision Engin�ec�
I�1CD�T, D�wisiear� 5
2612 Narth l�uke Street
�]urham,l�PC 277�4
CDear Mr. �-{c��kins:
Yow haa� aur approv�l, in accardanc� with th� conditipns listed belnw, far the followin�; impacts far th� p�rpose o�
widenin� iR 2220 T SR 1838 in Du:rham /{�range Cc�unty:
Sfream I�n�acts in the Ca�re Fear liiver Basin
_ ___ _�.___�___ ___� ���_ —____ __� ..� _ .._�_.__�_. _.______.—
Sike Permanent �._..�..Bank T Tem�or�ry P�renanent� �B�nk �� �__�Ter�t�snr�ry � Tat�l Stream
Fill in Stabi�iz�kia� to l�ewaterin�; tc� �j����F'ifl in ��tabilization Clewate��ing ta ( Iin�aei
Intermitte«� �nt�rmittent Interm�tte�t P�rennial � ta P�re�nial �erenni:al Stwe�n� (limear rt)
Tatal
Strea�� Stream Stream Streana Stream (dinear ft�
I��rear it) linear Ct) (lir�ear ft lin��r ft line�r ft
42 35 10 Q � �
q(� p 10 0 a 0
� 0 f� 95 40 2p
l�i 35 2�1 9S 90 2p
Total Stre�rr� Em�a�t fa�- P�a,yect: 39� la"r�ear feek.
Wetland 1m aets in 4he Ca e Fe��° R�ver Basin
Site �'ermanenk �"ill aG Ezc�vatian acl Mechanizec� Clearim ac Tata� Weklancl Im act Qa�
S f}.02 0.03 0.0 I O.Q6
Tokal 0.02 0.03 4.01
"�'r�tal W�tlancl [m�act tot� E"rr�je�t: 0.06 aer•es.
f1.A6
4 en W�t�r (P+oncls Ini �cts in �he Ca e�'ear River Basin
5it� Permat�ent Fill in� O��aen Waters Ternp+nrary Fill in C�nen W�t�rs Tota1 F`ill ia� ()�en V'Vaters
ac ac (�ac)
2 o.a� a a.o�
Torat a.(l r �d o.o N
Ta��l O�e� "1�`�ter 1n��aet for F't•c�ject: Rl.Qt �cres.
Sta9c af Nortlr Carolina jLtrviror�iare�rtzrl C�ualit�} � 1�'ate�� ft�esnurces
i617 Mail SecviCE Canler, Ralei�h, CJorih Carol�ne 27n�9-i617
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Jordan Ri arian Buffer Im acts
Site Zone 1 I�npact Zone 1 Buffer Mitigation Zone 2 Impact Zone 2 Buffer Mitigation
s ft Re uired usin 3:1 ratio s ft Re uired usin 1.5:1 ratio
1 3978 NIA 3632 N/A
2 2534 7602 394 591
3 328 N/A 0 N/A
4 5881 NIA 1785 NIA
5 6785 N/A 1911 N/A
6 1765 N/A 2994 NIA
7 497 NIA 0 N/A
motals 2t7G8 7602 10716 591
* ri/a = Impact for Site is Allowable; No mitigation required
Total Buffer Impact for Pro;ect: 32484 syuare feet.
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application received November 23, 2015 and re�ised
January 7, 2016. After reviewing your application, we ha�e decided that these impacts are co�ered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 388b This certitication corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 14 issued by the
Corps of Engineers. This approval is also �alid for the Jordan Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2BA267). In
addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or lacal permits before you proceed with your project including
(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This
approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit.
This approva[ is valid solely for 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. 1#'the property is sold, the
new owner must be gi�en a copy of this Certification and appro�al letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with all the conditions. [f total wetland f lls for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 iinear feet, campensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) {6) and ('1}. Additional buffer impacts �nay rec�uire compensatory mitigation
as described in I SA NCAC 2B.62b7. For this approval to remain �alid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in
tiie attached c�rtification and any additional conditions iisied Uelow.
Conditions of Certification:
I. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to 2534 square feet of prokected riparian buffers in Zone 1 and 394 square
feet of protected riparian buffers in Zone 2 shall be required. We understand that you have chosen to perform
compensatory mitigation far impacts to prokectec! buffers through use of the North Carolina Di�ision of Mitigation
Services {DMS) (formerly NCEEP). Mitigatian for unavoidable imPacts to Jordan Aiparian Buffers shall be provided
in the JorcEan Lake Basin and done in accordance with I SA NCAC 2B.0267. The DM5 has indicated in a letter dated
January 8, 2016 that they will assume responsibility for satisfying khe campensatory mitigation requirements for the
above-referenced project, in accordance with DMS's Mitigation Banking Instrument signed luly 28, 2010.
2. All stormwater runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through skream buffers at non-erosive velocities, unless
otherwise approved by this certification. [15A NCAC 2B.0267]
3. All riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activit�es shall be restored to the
preconstruction contours and revegetated. Maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with nan-woody
species by the end of the grawing season following completion of construct�on. For the purpose of this condition,
maintained buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation carridor khat will be subject to regular NCDOT
maintenance activities including mowing. The area with non-maintained buffers shall be permanently re�egetated with
nati�e woady species before the next growing season following comptetion of construction. [ I SA NCAC 2B.0267]
4. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B.0267, sediment and eros�on control de�ices shall not be placed in Zane 1 of any Jordan
Buffer without prior approva] by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and erosion
control devi�es in Zone 1, ousside of the approved project impacts, anywhere on this project. Moreo�er, sediment and
erosion cnntrol devices shall be allo4ved in Zone 2 of khe buffers pro<<ded that "Lone 1 is not compromised anc! that
dEscharge is released as diffuse t7ow.

5. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and
streams, shal[ be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than
48 inches, and 20 percent of the cul�ert diameter for cul�erts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to ailow low flow
passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of cul�erts and other structures including temporary erosion
control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or
banks, adjacent to or upstraam and down stream of the abo�e structures. The applicant is required to pro�ide evidence
that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by the NCDWR. If this condition is unable to be met
due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact the NCDWR for guidance on
how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modifcation will be r�quired. [i5A NCAC 02H.05G6{b}{2)]
6. If mulkiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as
possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation andlor sills where appropriate. Widening the stream
channel should be avoided. Stream channe] widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water
velocity causing sediment deposition that requEres increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. [15A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
7, Riprap sha�l not be placed in the ac#i�e thalweg channel or placed in the streambecE in a manner that precludes
ac�uatic Eife passage. Bioangineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. [ I SA
NCAC Q2H.0506(b)(2)3
8, For streams being impacted due to site dewatering activities, the site sha116e graded to its preconstruction contours
and revegetated with appropriate native species. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2}]
9. The stream channe] shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent
practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banics, 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. [15A NCAC 02H.450b(b)(2)]
1 Q. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed watersheds that are impaired due to biological
criteria exceedances shall not discharge stormwater directly to surface waters. Stormwater shall be treated using
appropriate best management practices (e.g., �egetated conveyances, constructed wetlands, det�ntion ponds, etc.}
r r�or to �ischar�;ing tn stirface E��aters.
i l. If concrete is uscd during construction, a dry wark area shall be maintained to pre�ent direct contact between
curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to
surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. [15A NCAC 02B.0200]
12, During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers. [ i SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
13. The dimension, pattern and profile of the skream above anci be[ow the crossing shall nat be modified. Disturbed
floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [ l5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
14, The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream
stabiEization shall be placed in sEream channels in such a manner thak it does not impede aquatic life passage. [l5A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
15. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings
submitted for approvaE, [ 15A NCAG 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0546 (b)(2) and (c}(2)]
lb. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Appro�ed BMP �neasures fram
the most current version of NGDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms,
cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b){3) and (c)(3}]
17. Heavy equipment shafl be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in arder to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction ofother pollutants into the stream. [15A NCAC 02H.0506{b){3)]
l8. All mechanized equipii�ent operated ❑ear surface waters roust be re�ularly inspected and maintained ta pre��nt
contamination of stream waters from faels, lubricants, hydrauiic fluids, or other toxic materials. [ 15A NCAC
02H.4506(6){3)]

19. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification. [ISA NCAC 62H.0506(b)(3)]
20. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters
is prohibited. [ f SA NCAC 02H.0506{b}(3)]
21. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality
standards (includin� any requirements resuliing from campliance with §303(d} of the Clean Water Act) and any other
appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If the NCDWR determines that such standards or faws are not being
met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that
further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certification. [15A
NCAC 02B.0200]
22. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise
authorized by this certification, [15A NCAG 02H.050b{b){2}]
23. 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 mai�tained with the Division Engineer and
the on-site project manager. [LSA NCAC Q2H .0507(c) and l5A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2} and (c)(2)]
24. 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 aciivities. [mpacts to areas within the
fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0501 and .0502]
25. The issuance af this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
jurisdiction, including hut not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and
sedimentation control requirements, etc.
26. The Permittee shal] report any �iolativns ofthi� certifcation to the Di�ision af Water Resources within 24 hours of
discovery. [14A NC.4C 02B.OSOfi(b)(2)]
27. Upan completion of the pro,{ect (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites}, the NCDOT Division
Engineer shall complete and re#urn the enclosed "Certification of Gompletion Form" to notify the NCDWR when all
work included in the 401 Cert�fication has been completed. [15A NCAC 02H.0502(f}]
28. Native riparian vegetation (i.e., trees anci shrubs native to your geographic region) must be reestablished in the
riparian areas within the construction limits of the project by ti►e end of the growing season foilowing completion of
co�struction. [15A NCACO2B .0267]
29. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
pern�it 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.4506(b)(3) and (c}(3}j
30. Erosion and sediment control practices must 6e in fuli compliance with all specifications governing the proper design,
installation and operation and maintenance of such Bes# Management Practices in order to prokect surface waters
standards [I�E1 NCAC 02HA506(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 Sedinrent and Erosion
Corrtro! Planning and Desigrr Manurrl.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sedimenE and erosion control measures must
be such that they egual, or exceed, the require�nents specifiied in t�e most recent version of the Nvrth
Carolina Ser�inrent and Erosion Conlrol Marttral. The devices shall be maintained on aU construction
sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoif) projects, �ncluding contractor-owned ar leased borrow pits
associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the errasion 1nd sediment control measures n�ust be designed, installed, uperated,
and �naintained in accordance with the most recent version of th� North Crri�nlrna Strrfnr.e Mining
Nfanual.

d. Th� recla�natioQl n�eas�res and ita��l�menta�ian r�iust r�o����ly wi�l7 the recl��nation in accc�r�ance with �he
requirements of the Seclarnencatiaro PaNl�iti4n Cantra9 Act.
3 I. Seci�ment and erosipn cc�ntrc�l 1t�easures shall nr�t be plac�d it� wetlands c�r wa�ers i�nless otherwise apprqved by this
Certof"rcati�au�. �1SA IVCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
It'ycau wis� tra Gc�n�esi any stateme�,t in the attached C�'•tific�t�an yc�u r7�ust �le a petiticrrM for an adininistrartive
�earun�;. �'c�u �nay abtain t9�e petikion forn� fram the office of r�,dministr�tive heari►�gs, You unust file the p�tition.
with the office caf Adininistrative Hearin�;s within sixty (fa0} days afreceipt nfthis notice. A petit'rcr�r is consiciered
�ted when it is receive� �n the �ffic� of Adminisirative kIearin�s durang norraaal crffice k��uc-s. Tl�e (7ffice af
Adn�%�7astra�ive F�earings accepks �ilir��;s Macrda�+ rhrou�h Frid�y between the h�urs of 8.00�m and S:O�Qp���, exce�at
for afficdal s�ate halidays. The ori�;in�l a�d ane ( I) capy of t17e p�titiorr must be filed wit� the C}ff'i�e ot'
Adrtarn�straRiv� Fieaa-ings.
The p�tition may k�� faxed-prc�videcl the c�r�ginal �nd ane copy �fthe dacur�enk is receive�l by the f�f`�ce �af
Adm�n�str�tive F�earings wrthin fiwe (S) business d�ys faNlowin� the faxed �rar�sia7ission.
The mailing acldress fo�° the C3f�ice af Aclministr�tive Hearin�s 'rs:
C7Ffice of Administrative ��e�r�in,�s
fi714 �Vlail 5ervi�e Cenker
RaDeigh, NC 2?699-6714
T�lephc�n�: (919) 4� I-3QQ0, �'acsimile: (919) 431-310p
A copy �af the petitiQn r���st alsa t�e s�rved on C�EQ �s follows;
Mr. S�m I'vl. f�Iayes, General Cpunsel
Depa�ment aF�nvaranmental Quality
ib01 Mail 5��vice Ce��ter
This letter �cam�leC�s �;he �ev'se�W of t:hp l�ivisua�� af W�±er R�saur�:Ps nnder S�ct6on A�? of tk�e ��I��n 1�'�*�r Act. If y,�u
haive a�y questicans, please contact R,ob l2idin�s �� 919-7(➢7-&7�6.
Six��erely,
S, Jay Zimrr�erma�, Dir��ta�°
pivisacan ea#" W�ter Reso�urces
Elec�rani�c copy r�nly d�s�CriautiQ�:
�ric A,lsmeyer, US �1rmy Corps aFE:n,gii7eei°s, R�leigh Fi�ld Of"fic�
Chris Murray, l�ivision 5 Envirc�t7at�ental Officer
Beth �-[ar�n�rn, I�iv'rsian c�f`CVlati�;ation Service�
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I'�+�DWt�. Pro,�ect No.: C�unty:
A��lica�t:
Projeck �Varne:
Qate oC lssuance ai 40� W�ter Q!�iali8y CertiF�c�tion:
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Certiiicate n�"Com�a�etian
Upan cora��letfan of a�l wc�rk approved wit�in the 401 Wat�r t�uality �erti�cation or ap�licable Buffer F�.utles, at�d
any subsequent madificatiar�s, the applicant is re�yuiM�ed t+a r�tur� klvs ceetif"icaae to the 401 �rans�rortakion I'ern�itfiu�g
Unik, Nor�h �'arQlina T7ivision af Water Resaurces, N617 Mail Service Cer�t�er, Ralei�h, NC, �7�9�9-1�17. "�'his fcr��rn
may bc returneci ta t�JC�7WR b�+ the applicant, the �pplicant's authorizec� agent, or the project cngineer. It is n�t
ne>cessary to s�nd cet�d�cates fram all r�f'these.
,�p,�l�c�r+rt's Certifrcrrtr"atr
I, ._. , hereby state Chat, te� the b�st af my �bilities, due ca�re ar�d diligence
was us�d in �he observation of the c�nstruction such rhat the canstructian was ol�se►-ued to be b�rilt within substantial
carraplia�ce �nd ir�tet�t �ri�he �#01 Water Qu�lity Cerkificatii�n and Buff"er Rules, the ap�rnved plans and
s�ecificatic�ns, ancl othec supporting �rrat�rials.
Sign�ture: �._...���_. ..........._ .._ I�at�:
s1�c�:�t's C'�rtr"frcrafr"rtar
�, ........ __.. � a li�r�lay state ihat, to tlae best af rt�y abil�kies, due cat•e ancl dili�ence
was used �n the abserv�tion pf khe c�nskructiorr suclt th�t the cramsirucrtiot� was o�served to be buslk within stibsta��tial
c�nrt�plianc� and intent of the 4Q 1 Water Quality Certi�cat��arr �nd Buffer R ules, tl�e app�aved plar�s �nci
speci�c�ati��ns, a�d �ather sup�p�art�i�ig m�terials.
Sigi7�ture: . I�a�e:
Errgir�eer�s• +C�rtFfic�rtinr�
I�artial Final
1, ...._ _, as a duly regisCered 1're,fessiai�al �ngiru�er rn t}tie State caf Nort��
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Caralina, hav�ng b�en autha�ized to observe (�eri€�d'ucally, wee�ly, full tin�e} the cc�rastructir�vi of the project for the
PerA���tt�:e hereby state fhat, i�o the best a1'nay abiliti�s, c�:�ae care and dilc�ence avas used 'un t�e n�aservatian uf"the
consCructa�ra such that Rhe corastructic�n was n�s�rvecl k� be Yruil� withira substantial �nn7pliance and in:kent afthe 4Ql
W��er Quality �ertifrcatiai� and E3uffea- [tules, the appi°oved �lans �nc� s�ecifica�ini7s, a«d othe�° su}�pearti�7g n�ater•ials.
Signatu:Me ........ __..._..._ .............. ._.. ............— Re�ist:i�atio� No.
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