Add Info Request 20240702

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Winston, Joey
From:Winston, Joey
Sent:Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:12 AM
To:[e-mail]
Cc:Healy, Shannon CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); [e-mail]; Leslie,
Andrea J
Subject:Request for Additional Information, Fergusson Road, Macon County (DWR #20240659)
Ms. Robertson,

On May 8, 2024, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting an after-the-fact
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 all of the following information
is received:

1. The Division requires that projects avoid and minimize impacts to streams to only those necessary for the
project. As discussed during our April 5, 2024, site visit, please provide a timeline for the proposed
additional residence to justify impact S6 for 80 feet of culvert impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]

2. As discussed during our April 5, 2024, site visit, the stormwater management plan does not meet the
requirements for low density projects. Per the definition of low density projects found in 15A NCAC 02H
.1003(2), stormwater that cannot be released as dispersed flow shall be transported by vegetated
conveyances. A minimal amount of non-vegetated conveyances for erosion protection or piping for
driveways or culverts under a road shall be allowed when it cannot be avoided. The Paving, Grading &
Drainage Plan (Sheet C-1) shows stormwater transported through rip rap lined swales. Please change
plans to vegetated swales or provide an explanation of why rip rap swales are required for erosion
protection, including an explanation of why the amount of rip rap cannot be reduced. Alternatively, a
complete Stormwater Management Plan can be provided for review demonstrating that the project will not
cause a degradation of water quality in the receiving stream. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]

3. The application states that low flow orifices will be installed within each pond. Please provide plans for this
activity so that potential impacts to water quality may be reviewed. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a)(9)]

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 August 2, 2024. 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 a
complete application package and appropriate fee.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Joey

Joey Winston
Environmental Specialist II, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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