WQ0045907_NCNG_North_Wilkesboro_Readiness_Center_FTSSE_App_20241016

State of North Carolina
DWR Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
FAST TRACK SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION APPLICATION
Division of Water Resources FTA 10-23 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Application Number: AOt[ S / Q 6 7 (to be completed by DWR) � 12 5 1 NGz
All items must be completed or the application will be returned � i � �
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I. APPLICANT INFORMATION: 11
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1. Applicant's name: North Carolina National Guard (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
2. Applicant type: [:]Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ Federal ® State/Coun6 ❑ Municipal ❑ Other
3. Signature authority's name: Kenneth K. Cook Jr. per 15A NCAC 02T 0106(b)
Title: Facility Management Officer nor npm:trftMBnt 6f '
4. Applicant's mailing address: 1636 Cold Star Drive Suite 2600
City: Raleigh State: ZINC Zip: 27607
5. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: (984.) 664-61141 Email Address: knneth k cook civ(aarmv.mil
II. PROJECT INFORMATION:
L Project name: NCNG North Wilkesboro Readiness Center
2. Application/Project status: ® Proposed (New Permit) ❑ Existing Permit/Project
If a modification, provide the existing permit number: W000_ and issued date: _,
Winston-� . -n
ReglOtal Office
❑ ARPA funded
For modifications, also attach a detailed narrative description as described in Item G of the checklist.
If new construction, but part of a master plan, provide the existing permit number: W000
3. County where project is located: Wilkes/ i
4. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 3,�. Z Longitude:-81.13°
5. Parcel ID (if applicable): 3878-25-3726, 3878-16-6130 (or Parcel ID to closest downstream sewer)
III. CONSULTANT INFORMATION:
1. Professional Engineer: Frank Slinskv License Number: 033612
Firm: Timmons Grouo
Mailing address: 5410 Trinity Road, Suite 102
City: Raleigh ' State: NC' Zip: 27607-_
Phone number: [phone] Email Address: frank slinsky(attimmons corn
IV. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) INFORMATION:
1. Facility Name: Thurman Street WWTP Permit Number: NC0020761
Owner Name: Town of North Wilkesboro
V. RECEIVING DOWNSTREAM SEWER INFORMATION:
1. Permit Number(s): WQ_
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2. Downstream (Receiving) Sewer Information: 12 inch ® Gravity ❑ Force Main
3. System Wide Collection System Permit Number(s) (if applicable): WQCS00093
Owner Name(s): Town of North Wilkesboro
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page I of 5

VL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. If the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility, has a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity been attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No ®N/A,
2. If the Applicant is a Developer of lots to be sold, has a Developer's Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV) been attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No ®N/A
3. If the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners' Association, has an HOA/POA Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA) and
supplementary documentation as required by 15A NCAC 02T.0115(c) been attached?
❑ Yes []No ®N/A /
4. Origin of wastewater: (check all that apply)
❑ Residential (Individually Owned)
❑ Retail (stores, centers, malls)
❑ Car Wash
❑ Residential (Leased)
❑ Retail with food preparation/service
❑ Hotel and/or Motels
❑ School / preschool / day care
❑ Medical / dental / veterinary facilities
❑ Swimming Pool/Clubhouse
❑ Food and drink facilities
❑ Church
❑ Swimming Pool/Filter Backwash
❑ Businesses / offices / factories
❑ Nursing Home
® Other (Explain in Attachment),'
5. Nature of wastewater: _°/a Domestic 100 % Commercial _ % Industrial (See 15A NCAC 02T .0103(20))
If Industrial, is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Yes❑ No
6. Hasa flow reduction been approved under 15A NCAC 02T .01 14(fl? []Yes ®No
➢ If yes provide a copy of flow reduction approval letter with this application
7. Summarize wastewater generated by project:
Establishment Type (see 02T.0114(t))
Daily Design Flow',b
No. of Units
Flow
Fire or rescue stations with on -site staff -
50 gal/employee/shift
240
12,000 GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
gal/
GPD
Total
12,000 GPD
a See 15A NCAC 02T 0114(b), (d). (e)(l) and (e)(21 for caveats to wastewater design flow rates (i.e. proposed unknown
non-residential development uses; public access facilities located near high public use areas; and residential property
located south or east of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to be used as vacation rentals as defined in G.S. 42A-4).
b Per 15A NCAC 02T .0114(c), design flow rates for establishments not identified [in table 15A NCAC 02T.01141 shall be
determined using available flow data, water using fixtures, occupancy or operation patterns, and other measured data.
8. Wastewater generated by project: 12 000 GPD (per 15A NCAC 02T 0114 and G.S. 143-215.1)
➢ Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
If permitted flow is zero, please indicate why:
❑ Pump Station/Force Main or Gravity Sewer where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line.
Please provide supplementary information indicating the approximate timeframe for permitting upstream sewers with flow.
❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit Number: Issuance Date:
❑ Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewers with no new flow expected
❑ Other (Explain):
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 2 of 5

VII. GRAVITY SEWER DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) - 02T .0305 & MDC (Gravity Sewers):
1. Summarize gravity sewer to be permitted:
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
8 125 i Ductile Irddn
➢ Section II & III of the MDC for Permitting of Gravity Sewers contains information related to design criteria
• Section III contains information related to minimum slopes for gravity sewer(s)
➢ Oversizing lines to meet minimum slope requirements is not allowed and a violation of the MDC
VIII. PUMP STATION DESIGN CRITERIA (If Applicable) — 02T .0305 & MDC (Pump Stations/Force Mains):
PROVIDE A SEPARATE COPY OF THIS PAGE FOR EACH PUMP STATION INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT
1. Pump station number or name:
2. Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: Longitude: -
3. Total number of pumps at the pump station:
3. Design flow of the pump station: _ millions gallons per day (firm capacity)
➢ This should reflect the total GPM for the pump station with the largest pump out of service.
4. Operational point(s) per pump(s): gallons per minute (GPM) at _ feet total dynamic head (TDH)
5. Summarize the force main to be permitted (for this Pump Station):
Size (inches) Length (feet) Material
If any portion of the force main is less than 4-inches in diameter, please identify the method of solids reduction per
MDCPSFM Section 2.01C.Lb. ❑ Grinder Pump ❑ Mechanical Bar Screen ❑ Other (please specify)
6. Power reliability in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0305(h)(1):
❑ Standby power source or ❑ Standby pump
➢ Must have automatic activation and telemetry - 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(B):
➢ Required for all pump stations with an average daily flow greater than or equal to 15,000 gallons per day
➢ Must be permanent to facility and may not be portable
Or if the pump station has an average daily flow less than 15,000 gallons per day 15A NCACO2T.0305(h)(1)(C):
❑ Portable power source with manual activation, quick -connection receptacle and telemetry -
or
❑ Portable pumping unit with plugged emergency pump connection and telemetry:
➢ Include documentation that the portable source is owned or contracted by the applicant and is compatible with the station.
➢ If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage
capacities and the rotation schedule of the portable power source or pump, including travel timeframes, shall be provided
as part of this permit application in the case of a multiple station power outage.
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 3 of 5

IX. SETBACKS & SEPARATIONS — (02B.0200 & 15A NCAC 02T.0305(f)): /
I. Does the project comply with all separations/alternatives found in 15A NCAC 02T .0305(f) & M? ® Yes [—]No
15A NCAC 02T.0305(f) contains minimum separations that shall be provided for sewer systems:
Setback Parameter*
Separation Required
Storm sewers and other utilities not listed below (vertical)
18 inches
'Water mains (vertical - water over sewer preferred, including in benched trenches)
18 inches
'Water mains (horizontal)
10 feet
Reclaimed water lines (vertical - reclaimed over sewer)
18 inches
Reclaimed water lines (horizontal - reclaimed over sewer)
2 feet
"Any private or public water supply source, including any wells, WS-1 waters of Class I or
Class II impounded reservoirs used as a source of drinking water, and associated wetlands.
100 feet
**Waters classified WS (except WS-I or WS-V), B, SA, ORW, HQW, or SB from normal
high water (or tide elevation) and wetlands associated with these waters (see item IX.2)
50 feet
"Any other stream, lake, impoundment, or ground water lowering and surface drainage
ditches, as well as wetlands associated with these waters or classified as WL.
10 feet
Any building foundation (horizontal)
5 feet
Any basement (horizontal)
10 feet
Top slope of embankment or cuts of 2 feet or more vertical height
10 feet
Drainage systems and interceptor drains
5 feet
Any swimming pools
10 feet
Final earth grade (vertical)
36 inches
➢ If noncompliance with 02T.0305(f) or (e). see Section X.1 of this application
.15A NCAC 02T.0305(e) contains alternatives where separations in 02T.0305(f) cannot be achieved. Please check `yes"
above if these alternatives are used and provide narrative information to explain.
**Stream classifications can be identified using the Division's NC Surface Water Classifications webpaee
2. Does this project comply with the minimum separation requirements for water mains? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
➢ If no, please refer to I SA NCAC 18C.0906(f) for documentation requirements and submit a separate document,
signed/sealed by an NC licensed PE, verifying the criteria outlined in that Rule.
3. Does the project comply with separation requirements for wetlands? ®�yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
➢ Please provide supplementary information identifying the areas of non-conformance.
➢ See the Division's draft separation requirements for situations where separation cannot be met.
➢ No variance is required if the alternative design criteria specified is utilized in design and construction.
4. Is the project located in a river basin subject to any State buffer rules? ❑ Yes Basin name: Yadkin Pee/Dee ® No
If yes, does the project comply with setbacks found in the river basin rules per 15A NCAC 02B .0200? ❑ Yes [-]No
➢ This includes Trout Buffered Streams per 15A NCAC 2B.0202
5. Does the project require coverage/authorization under a 404 Nationwide/individual permits ®Yes ❑ No
or 401 Water Quality Certifications?
➢ Please provide the permit number/permitting status in the cover letter if coverage/authorization is required.
6. Does project comply with 15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6) (additional permits/certifications)? wyes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0I05(c)(6), directly related environmental permits or certification applications must be being prepared,
have been applied for, or have been obtained. Issuance of this permit is contingent on issuance of dependent permits (erosion
and sedimentation control plans, stormwater management plans, etc.).
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7. Does this project include any sewer collection lines that are deemed "high -priority?" ® Yes ❑ No
Per 15A NCAC 02T.0402 "high -priority sewer" means any aerial sewer, sewer contacting surface waters,
siphon, or sewers positioned parallel to streambanks that are subject to erosion that undermines or deteriorates the sewer.
Siphons and sewers suspended through interference/conflict boxes require a variance approval.
➢ If yes, include an attachment with details for each line, including type (aerial line, size, material, and location).
High priority lines shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six -months and
inspections documented per 15A NCAC 02T.0403(a)(5) or the permittee's individual System -Wide Collection permit.
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 4 of 5

X. CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Does the submitted system comply with 15A NCAC 02T the Minimum Design Criteria for the Permitting of Pump Stations
and Force Mains (latest version), and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) as applicable?
® Yes" ❑ No
If no, for projects requiring a single variance, complete and submit the Variance/Alternative Design Request application
(VADC 10-14) and supporting documents for review to the Central Office. Approval of the request will be issued
concurrently with the approval of the permit, and projects reauirine a variance approval may be subject to longer
review times. For projects reauirine two or more variances or where the variance is determined by the Division to be a
sienificant portion of the protect, the full technical review is required.
2. Professional Engineer's Certification:
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I, Frank Slinsky r attest that this application for NCNG North Wilkesboro Readiness Center
(Professional Engineer's name from Application Item III.1.) (Project Name from Application Item IL 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the plans,
specifications, engineering calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further
attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations,
Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers (latest version), and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains (latest version). Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this
submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and
have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Misrepresentation of the application
information, including failure to disclose any design non-compliance with the applicable Rules and design criteria, may subject
the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to referral to the licensing board. (21 NCAC 56.0701)
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: IC/�Rr//
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3. Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
I Kenneth K. Cook Jr. , attest that this application for NCNG North Wilkesboro Readiness Center
(Signature Authority Name from Application Item 13 1 (Project Name from Application Item II.1)
attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation
and attachments are not included, this application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. I understand that any
discharge of wastewater from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement
action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division
of Water Resources should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application
package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
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Signature: Y`= Date: ey
FORM: FTA 10-23 Page 5 of 5

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
j Division of Water Resources
nivklnij of 91,uvr arsoorc e Flow Tracking for Sewer Extension Applications
(FTSE 10-23)
Entity Requesting Allocation: North Carolina National Guard
Project Name for which flow is being requested: North Wilkesboro Readiness Center i
More than one FTSE may be required for a single project {'the owner of lite WWTP is not responsible for an pump
stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: Thurman Street WWTP
b. WWTP Facility Permit #: NCO020761
Afff laws are in MGD
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow 2.0
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP 0
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow 1.2
f. Total flow for this specific request 0.012 '
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility 1.212
h. Percent of permitted flow used 60% ,
H. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this proposed
wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP:
(A)
Design
(B)
(C)
Obligated,
(D)=(B+C)
(E)=(A-D)
Pump
Pump
Average
Approx.
Not Yet
Total Current
Station
(Name or
Number)
Station
Permit
No.
Firm
Capacity, *
MGD
Daily Flow**
(Firm / pt),
MOD
Current
Avg. Daily
Flow, MOD
Tributary
Daily Flow,
MGD
Flow Plus
Obligated
Flow
Available
Capacity***
VFW
0.288
0.1152
0.096-
0
0.096 /
0.0192-�
* The Firm Capacity (design flow) of any pump station is defined as the maximum pumped flow that can be
achieved with the largest pump taken out of service.
** Design Average Daily Flow is the firm capacity of the pump station divided by a peaking factor (pf) not
less than 2.5, per Section 2.02(A)(4)(c) of the Minimum Design Criteria.
*** A Planning Assessment Addendum shall be attached for each pump station located between the
project connection point and the WWTP where the Available Capacity is < 0.
Downstream Facility Name (Sewer): Thurman Street WWTP
Downstream Permit Number: NCO020761
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M. Certification Statement:
I Holly Minton, Town Manager ' certify to the best of my knowledge that the addition of
the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances, given the implementation of the planned improvements
identified in the planting assessment where applicable. This analysis has been performed in accordance
with local established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to
those items listed above in Sections I and II plus all attached planning assessment addendums for which I
am the responsible party. Signature of this form certifies that the receiving collection system or treatment
works has adequate capacity to transport and treat the proposed new wastewater.
Title
Signature
Date
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FTSE 10-23

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5410 Trinity Road
TIMMONS GROUP Suite102
YOUR VISION ACHIEVED THROUGH OURS. Raleigh, NC 27607
COVER LETTER
NCDEQ —Winston Salem Office
TO: Water Quality Section
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite
300
Winston Salem, NC 27105
NC Department of 7
Environmental Quality
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P 919,$66.4951
F 919'.859.5F
www.timmons.com
Date: 10/15/24 SCOM 16-14395-01A
Project: NCNG North Wilkesboro Readiness Center
Reference
Attention:
Fast Track Sewer Extension
COPIES
DATE
DESCRIPTION
1
8/7/24
Full Size Set of Plans for NCNG North Wilkesboro Readiness Center
1
10/15/24
Fast Track Sewer System Extension Application
1
9/13/24
Flow Tracking for Sewer Extension Application
1
6/9/23
NCDEQ Erosion Control Letter of Approval & Certificate of Plan Approval
1
7/27/23
USACE NWP 27 Verification (Supporting Plans Included on Flash Drive
1
7/24/23
NCDWR Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
1
12/18/20
NCDWR Water Quality General Certification No. 4276
1
9/13/24
USGS Too Ma
1
10/15/24
GIS Aerial Ma
1
9/10/24
Check for $600.00
1
10/15/24
Flash Drive with Digital Copies of Submittal Documents
THESE ABOVE ITEMS ARE TRANSMITTED:
If enclosures are not as noted, please notify us at once.
Attached are the documents for the Fast Track Sewer Extension submittal for NCNG North Wilkesboro
Readiness Center.
The proposed project is at 191 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The 125 LF of sanitary
sewer main is anticipated to provide capacity for the following wastewater flows which are included in the
attached sewer extension permit:
Establishment
Daily Design Flow
No. of
Flow
Units
NCNG North Wilkesboro
50 gal/employee/shift
240
12,000 GPD
Readiness Center
The proposed sewer system will serve the renovated North Carolina National Guard North Wilkesboro
Readiness Center (RC) and Unit Training Bay (UTB) buildings. The RC is a training center/storage yard
and the UTB serves as a mechanics shop to service the equipment owned by NCNG. The maximum
typical number of people that will be onsite at one time is 80, one weekend per month for 24 hours per
day. The typical week will see 5 staff onsite for 8 hours shifts.
The sewer system will tie into the Town of North Wilkesboro sewer system that runs along Peach Street
(WQCS-00093). An aerial pipe crossing is required to connect to the existing public main, due to
subsurface utility conflicts routing to alternative tie -outs. To keep the bottom of the aerial pipe crossing
above the 100-year flood elevation while maintaining sufficient pipe slopes, pipe cover was reduced to
less than 36-inches along certain sections of the sewer. Everywhere pipe cover is less than 36-inches to
finish grade, sewer pipe material is ductile iron. The sewer main will be owned and operated by North
Carolina National Guard.
CIVIL ENGINEERING I ENVIRONMENTAL I SURVEYING I GIS I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE I CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

5410 Trinity Road P 919.866.4951
T I M M O N S GROUP Suite 102 F 919.859.5663
YOUR VISION ACHIEVED THROUGH OURS. Raleigh, NC27607 www.timmons.aom
Required environmental permitting for the project includes erosion and sedimentation control and stream
impacts due to stream restoration and stabilization work, as well as the aerial pipe crossing, all of which
has been obtained. The erosion and sedimentation control ID is WILKE-2023-013. The 401 Water Quality
Certification is under individual certification #WQC006119 and DWR #20230774, as well as general
certification #4276. The 404 permitting falls under NWP 27 and NWP 58, with the ID #2023-00703. All
permit documents are included in this submittal package for reference.
Please feel free to contact me at frank slinsky(c timmons.com or [phone] if you have any
questions and if you would like to meet to discuss the project.
'4lyr) r"
Frank Shnsky, P.E.
CIVIL ENGINEERING I ENVIRONMENTAL I SURVEYING I GIs I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE I CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH BISER
Secretary
DOUGLAS ANSEL�"`"
Interim Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 9, 2023
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
North Carolina National Guard
Attention: Rodney Newton, FMO — Facility Management Officer
1636 Gold Star Drive Ste 2600
Raleigh, NC 27607
RE; Project Name: North Wilkesboro Readiness Center Addition & Renovation
Acres Approved: 3.85
Project ID: WILKE 2023-013
County: Wilkes
City: North Wilkesboro
Address: Armory Road
River Basin: Yadkin
Stream Classification: C
Submitted By: Timmons
Date'Received by LQS: May 16, 2023
Plan Type: New
Dear Mr. Newton:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the plan to be
acceptable with modifications and hereby, issue this letter of Approval with Modifications. The
modifications required for approval are listed on the attached page. This plan approval shall expire three
(3) years following the date of approval, if no land -disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is
required by Title 15A NCAC 4B .0129.
As of April 1, 2019, all new construction activities are required to complete and submit an electronic
Notice of Intent (eNOI) form requesting a Certificate of Coverage (COC) under the NCG010000
Construction General Permit. After the form is reviewed and found to be complete, you will receive a
link with payment instructions for the $100 annual permit fee. After the fee isprocessed, you will
receive the COC via email. As the Financially Responsible Party shown on the FRO form submitted for
this project,youMUST obtain the COC prior to commencement of any land disturbing
activity. The eNOI form may be accessed at deq.nc.gov/NCG01. Please direct questions about
the eNO1 form to the Stornnwater Program staff in the Raleigh central office. If the owner/operator of
this project changes in the future, the new responsible party must obtain a new COC.
Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) and the NCGO10000 permit require that the following documentation be
kept on file at the job site:
ij North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. I Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
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336-776-9800

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Letter of Approval with Modifications
North\Carolina National Guard _
June 9, 2023
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1. The approved E&SC plan as well as any approved deviation.
2. The NCGOI permit and the COC, once it is received.
3. Records of inspections made during the previous 12 months.
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Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to
insure compliance with the approved plan.
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North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is performance -oriented, requiring protection of
existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the commencement of this project, it is
determined that the erosion and sedimentation control plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of the
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statute 113A-51 through 66), this
office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to ensure compliance with
the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your ;compliance with Federal and State water
quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances or rules may also apply
to. this land -disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any other permit or approval. r
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided in the
j Financial Responsibility Form, which you provided. You are requested to -file an amended form if there
is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it would be helpful if you notify this
office of the proposed starting date for this project.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
Modifications Required for Approval
e: Timmons Group
Attn: Frank Slinsky, PE
5210 Trinity Road, Ste 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
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f Letter of Approval with Modifications
North Carolina National Guard.
June 9, 2023 ;
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MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Project Name: North Wilkesboro Readiness Center Addition & Renovation
Project ID: WILKE-2023-013
County: Wilkes
Modifications nursuantao any-licable North Carolina General Statutes -and/or Reat lations:-
1. Any .off -site borrow and waste( required for this project must come from a site with an
approved erosion control plan, a site regulated under the Mining Act of 1971, or,a landfill
regulated by the Division of Solid Waste Management. Trash/debris from demolition
activities or generated by any activities,onsite must be disposed of at a facility regulated by
the Division of Solid Waste Management 'or per Division of Solid Waste Management or
Division of Water Resources niles and regulations. [15A NCAC 4B .0110]
2. Additional measures may be required - The applicant is responsible for the control of
sediment on -site. If the approved erosion and sedimentation control measures prove
insufficient, the applicant must take those additional steps necessary to stop sediment from
leaving this site. [15A NCAC 4B .0115]
3. The NCGO1 has a $100 yearly fee and our office often receives closure inspection requests
days prior to yearly NCGOI fee payment due dates. Be, advised the project requires a closure
inspection report by DEMLR prior to filing the Notice of Termination (NOT) to terminate
NCGO1 coverage. The closure inspection should not be requested until after the site has
achieved full vegetative stabilization and measures have. been removed. The removal of
temporary ESC measures, including basins,' requires prior approval. Often, a full growing
season is necessary between initial seeding/mulching and)removal, of measures. Please plan
your construction accordingly to avoid contacting our office prematurely for a closure
inspection. Also be advised you may be asked for representative site pictures priof to a
closure inspection. [General Comment]
Ref: G.S. 113A-54.1 through G.S. 113A-57
Sections 15A NCAC 04A:0101 through 15A NCAC 04E.0504
General Permit NCG 010000 NPDES for Construction Activities

CERTIFICATE OF PLAN Af
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The posting of this certificate certifies that an erosion and sedimentation control plan has been
approved for this project- by -the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 113A — 57 (4) and 113A — 54 (d) (4) and North,
Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4B.0107 (c).'This 'certifcate:must'be posted
at the primary 1-entrance of the job site before construction begins and until establishment of
permanent groundcover as required by North -Carolina Administrative. Code, 'Title 15A,
Chapter 4B.0127 (b).
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 2023-00703 County: Buncombe
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee: North Carolina National Guard, Attn: Rodney D. Newton
Address: 1636 Golden Star Dr
Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone Number: 984-664-6137 / rodnev.d.newton.mil(amail.mil
Size (acres): 0.36 Nearest Town: Asheville
Nearest Waterway: UT to Yadkin River Coordinates: 36.165141,-81.126742
River Basin/HUC: 0304010103
Location description: The project site is located at 191 Armory Road in North Wilkesboro, NC. Coordinates tPIN 3878-
16-6130 and 3878-25-3726).
Description of projects area and activity: This permit authorizes in -stream structures and bank sloping/ planting/
hardening for bank stabilization purposes. Impacts authorized total 477 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to
Yadkin River. Attached are recommendations from the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission for your consideration.
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number or Nationwide Permit Number: NWP 27
SEE ATTACHED RGP or NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the
attached conditions, above noted special conditions, and your submitted application and attached information dated
May 30, 2023. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the
permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, a Class I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide/regional authorization is
modified, suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide/regional permit authorization
is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies
with all requirements of the modified nationwide/regional permit. If the nationwide/regional permit authorization expires or is
suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the
nationwide/regional permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence
in reliance upon the nationwide/regional permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within twelve months
of the date of the nationwide/regional permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been
exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
You should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required
Federal, State or local approvals/permits. If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the
Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact Mitchell Anderson at 828-271-7980, eat. 4231 or
[e-mail].
Corps Regulatory Official: t Date: July 27, 2023
Mitchell Anderson
Expiration Date of Verification: March 14, 2026
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Action ID Number: 2022-02544 County: Wilkes
Permittee: North Carolina National Guard, Attn: Rodney D. Newton
Project Name: NCNG N Wilkesboro Readiness Center Renovation
Date Verification Issued: July 27, 2023
Project Manager: Mitchell Anderson
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Attn.: Mitchell Anderson
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. Failure to comply with any terms or conditions of this authorization may
result in the Corps suspending, modifying or revoking the authorization and/or issuing a Class I
administrative penalty, or initiating other appropriate legal action.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure
we continue to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
secrerary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 24, 2023
DW R # 20230774
Wilkes County
North Carolina National Guard
Attn: Mr. Rodney D. Newton
1636 Gold Star Dr
Raleigh NC 27607
Delivered via email to: [e-mail]
Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
NCNG N Wilkesboro Readiness Center Renovation
USACE Action ID. No. SAW-2022-02544
Dear Mr. Newton:
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. WQC006119 issued to Mr. Rodney D. Newton and North
Carolina National Guard, dated July 24, 2023. This approval is for the purpose and design described in
your application. The plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of this
Water Quality Certification. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be
required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the property is sold, the new
owner must be given a copy of this Certification and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A
NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)].
This Water Quality Certification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain all other
required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those required
by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and
Trout Buffer regulations.
This Water Quality Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in any
lands or waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Water Quality Certification does not authorize
any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other person
and does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage of water. This
Water Quality Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting the
determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive user is deemed
by virtue of this Water Quality Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right of priority with
respect to any other consumptive user.
Upon the presentation of proper credentials, the Division may inspect the property.
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This Water Quality Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding
Section 404 Permit. The conditions shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the
expiration date of this Water Quality Certification.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth may result in revocation of this
Water Quality Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties.
If you are unable to comply with any of the conditions of this Water Quality Certification you must notify
the Winston-Salem Regional Office within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday)
from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The permittee shall report to the Winston-Salem Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any
violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200] including but not limited to sediment
impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next
business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-compliance
circumstances.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested [G.S. 143-215.51.
This Certification can be contested as provided in Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes by
filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative
Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter
150E of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at
http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].
A party filing a Petition must serve a copy of the Petition on:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
If the party filing the Petition is not the permittee, then the party must also serve the recipient of the
Certification in accordance with N.C.G.S 150B-23(a).
This letter completes the Division's review under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and 15A NCAC 02H
.0500. Please contact Sue Homewood at 336-813-1863 or [e-mail] if you have any
questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie Goss, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
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Electronic cc: Kate Heffner, Timmons Group
Mitchell Anderson, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Andrea Leslie, NCWRC
Todd Bowers, EPA
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file
Filename: 20230774 NCNG N Wilkesboro Readiness Center Renovation - Wilkes - NW13-NW18-IC.docx
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION #WQC006119 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws
92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to North Carolina's Regulations in 15 NCAC 02H .0500
and 15A NCAC 02B .0200, to Mr. Rodney D. Newton and North Carolina National Guard, who have
authorization for the impacts listed below, as described within your application received by the N.C.
Division of Water Resources (Division) on May 30, 2023 and subsequent information on July 18, 2023, and
by Public Notice issued by the Division on June 5, 2023.
The State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will comply with water quality requirements and
the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
The following impacts are hereby approved. No other impacts are approved, including incidental
impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)]
Type of Impact
Amount Approved
Permanent
Amount Approved
Temporary
Mitigation Amount
Required
Perennial Streams
Stream Stabilization
250 linear feet
227 linear feet
0 credits
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the certification below.
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]:
1. The designer or their designee shall supervise the installation of in -stream structures.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1) and (2)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that in -stream structures are installed properly
will ensure that conditions of waters are suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule.
2. Disturbed areas shall be stabilized at the end of each working day to ensure downstream water
quality standards are maintained throughout construction.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1) and (2)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, agriculture; and that
activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term
basis.
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3. Visual monitoring of the stabilization project shall be conducted at a minimum of quarterly for the
first year or two bankfull events (whichever is longer), and then annually until the site is stable
(particularly after storm events) and vegetation is successful. Any failures of structures, stream
banks, or vegetation may require future repairs or replacement, which requires coordination with
the Winston Salem Regional Office to ensure the stability and water quality of the stream and
downstream waters.
Citation: 15A NCAC 01H .0506(b)(1) and (2)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will
comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative
criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
4. The permittee shall report to the DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office any noncompliance with,
and/or any violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200), including but not limited
to sediment impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or
the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-
compliance circumstances.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .05O6(b); 15A NCAC 02H .O5O7(c)
Justification: Timely reporting of non-compliance is important in identifying and minimizing
detrimental impacts to water quality and avoiding impacts due to water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
5. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the footprint of
the approved impacts (including temporary impacts).
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506; 15A NCAC O2H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity; wildlife; secondary contact recreation; agriculture); and that
activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term
basis.
6. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance
with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). Regardless of
applicability of the Sediment and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall incorporate appropriate
Best Management Practices for the control of sediment and erosion so that no violations of state
water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures shall
be equal to or exceed the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or for linear transportation projects, the North Caroline
Department of Transportation Sediment and Erosion Control Manual.
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All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) sites,
including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient materials
required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater routing and
treatment shall be on site at all times.
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface
Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and implementation shall comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the Mining Act of
1971.
Citation: 15A NCAC 01 H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 01 H .0507(c); 15A NCACO28.0200;15A NCAC 018
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3)
Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
7. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be installed in wetland or waters except within the
footprint of temporary or permanent impacts otherwise authorized by this Certification. If placed
within authorized impact areas, then placement of such measures shall not be conducted in a
manner that results in dis-equilibrium of any wetlands, streambeds, or streambanks. Any silt fence
installed within wetlands shall be removed from wetlands and the natural grade restored within two
(2) months of the date that DEMLR or locally delegated program has released the specific area
within the project to ensure wetland standards are maintained upon completion of the project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 018.0100;15A NCAC 02B
.0131
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (11) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
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turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3)
Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
8. Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be used along
streambanks or within wetlands.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses (including
aquatic life propagation and biological integrity), and the water quality to protect such uses, are
protected. Protections are necessary to ensure any remaining surface waters or wetlands, and any
surface waters or wetlands downstream, continue to support existing uses during and after project
completion. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters,
would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative
impacts.
9. If the project is covered by NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCGO10000 or NPDES
Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCG250000, full compliance with permit conditions
including the erosion & sedimentation control plan, inspections and maintenance, self -monitoring,
record keeping and reporting requirements is required.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 01 H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 01 B .0200,• 15A NCAC 02B
.0131
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses, and (3)
Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
10. All work in or adjacent to streams shall be conducted so that the flowing stream does not come in
contact with the disturbed area. Approved best management practices from the most current
version of the NC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or the NC Department of Transportation
Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, and
other diversion structures shall be used to minimize excavation in flowing water.
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Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .05O6(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC O2B .0200
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils, deleterious
substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters injurious to
public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability
offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses; and (21) turbidity in the
receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not designated
as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters; for lakes and
reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds
these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased.
11. In -stream structures installed to mimic natural channel geomorphology such as cross -vanes, sills,
step -pool structures, etc. shall be designed and installed in such a manner that allow for continued
aquatic life movement.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .O5O6(b); 15A NCAC O2H .05O7(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all
best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes
any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that in -stream structures are installed
properly will ensure that surface water quality standards are met and conditions of waters are
suitable for all best uses.
12. Application of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian areas
and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all other Federal,
State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a manner that minimizes
the risk of contact between the fertilizer and surface waters.
Citation: ISA 02H .05O6(b); 15A NCAC 02H .05O7(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200;15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials producing
color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
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13. If concrete is used during construction, then all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent direct
contact between uncured or curing concrete and waters of the state. Water that inadvertently
contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state.
Citation: 15A 02H .O5O6(b); 15A NCAC 01H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028.0200; 15A NCAC 028.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials producing
color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
14. All proposed and approved temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area shall
be returned to natural conditions within 60 calendar days after the temporary impact is no longer
necessary. The impacted areas shall be restored to original grade, including each stream's original
cross -sectional dimensions, planform pattern, and longitudinal bed profile. All temporarily impacted
sites shall be restored and stabilized with native vegetation.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .O5O7(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Protections are necessary to ensure any remaining
surface waters or wetlands, and any surface waters or wetlands downstream, continue to support
existing uses after project completion.
15. All proposed and approved temporary pipes/culverts/rip-rap pads etc. in streams or wetlands shall
be installed as outlined in the most recent edition of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual or the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual or the North
Carolina Department of Transportation Best Management Practices for Construction and
Maintenance Activities so as not to restrict stream flow or cause dis-equilibrium during use of this
Certification.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC O2H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that structures are installed properly in waters
will ensure that surface water quality standards are met and conditions of waters are suitable for all
best uses.
D_E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North ('arolina 27699-1611
919.707.911U0

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16. Any rip -rap required for proper culvert placement, stream stabilization, or restoration of temporarily
disturbed areas shall be restricted to the area directly impacted by the approved construction
activity. All rip -rap shall be placed such that the original streambed elevation and streambank
contours are restored and maintained and shall consist of clean rock or masonry material free of
debris or toxic pollutants. Placement of rip -rap or other approved materials shall not result in de-
stabilization of the stream bed or banks upstream or downstream of the area or be installed in a
manner that precludes aquatic life passage.
Citation: 15A NCAC O2H .05O6(b); 15A NCAC 02H .05O7(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for instate rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
17. Any rip -rap used for stream or shoreline stabilization shall be of a size and density to prevent
movement by wave, current action, or stream flows, and shall consist of clean rock or masonry
material free of debris or toxic pollutants. Rip -rap shall not be installed in the streambed except in
specific areas required for velocity control and to ensure structural integrity of bank stabilization
measures.
Citation: 15A NCAC 01H .05O6(b); ISA NCAC 02H .05O7(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0201
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
18. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained
regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other
toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of equipment to
surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication, and general equipment
maintenance shall be performed in a manner to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable,
contamination of surface waters by fuels and oils.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .O507(c); 15A NCAC 01 B .0200; 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses, and (3) Materials producing
color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
D_E Q Noah Carolina Uepanment of Emimnmenml Vuality I Dirisiun of Wafer Remurms
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. Nonh Carolina 27649-1611
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19. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be taken to
minimize soil disturbance and compaction.
Citation: 15A NCAC 0211.0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028.0131
Justification: Wetland standards require maintenance or enhancement of existing uses of wetlands
such that hydrologic conditions necessary to support natural biological and physical characteristics
are protected; populations of wetland flora and fauna are maintained to protect biological integrity
of the wetland; and materials or substances are not present in amounts that may cause adverse
impact on existing wetland uses.
20. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the permittee shall report any petroleum spill of 25 gallons or
more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any petroleum spill
regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any petroleum spill less than
25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), N. C. G.S 143-215.85(b)
Justification: Person(s) owning or having control over oil or other substances upon notice of
discharge must immediately notify the Department or any of its agents or employees, of the nature,
location, and time of the discharge and of the measures which are being taken or are proposed to be
taken to contain and remove the discharge. This action is required in order to contain or divert the
substances to prevent entry into the surface waters. Surface water quality standards require that
conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum:
aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity; wildlife; secondary
contact recreation; agriculture); and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes
any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
21. The permittee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner consistent with
State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with 4303(d)
of the Clean Water Act), and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal Law.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
22. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of
this certification in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its
contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a
copy of this Water Quality Certification. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be available
at the project site during the construction and maintenance of this project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Those actually performing the work should be aware of the requirements of this 401
Water Quality Certification to minimize water quality impacts.
D _E Q Nonh Carolina Depanmenl of Eneironmenml Qminv I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center 1 Raleigh. North Caruhna 27699-1611
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This approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in
your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of
issuance shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this
Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]
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This, the 24th day of July 2023
DocoSlgM by:
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Stephanie Goss, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Noah Carolina Department of Envimomemal Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raldgh. North Caroline 27699-1611
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY GENERAL CERTIFICATION NO.4276
GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 58 (UTILITY LINE ACTIVITIES FOR WATER AND OTHER
SUBSTANCES)
Water Quality General Certification Number 4276 is issued in conformity with the requirements
of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North
Carolina Regulations in 15A NCAC 02H .0500 and 15A NCAC 02B .0200 for the discharge of fill
material to surface waters and wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (58) of ;
the US Army Corps of Engineers regulations.
The State of North Carolina certifie's that the specified category of activity will comply with
water quality requirements and applicable portions of. Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of
the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter,,
set forth.
Effective date: March 15, 2021
- Signed this day: December 18, 2020
By
f,
S. Daniel Smith
Director

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GENERAL CERTIFICATION COVERAGE:
Activities that are eligible for US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 58 qualify for
coverage under this General Certification unless they meet one of the thresholds listed
below. Activities meeting any one (1) of the thresholds or circumstances listed below are not
eligible for coverage under this General Certification and require an Individual 401 Water
Quality Certification from the Division of Water Resources (DWR):
a) If any oil the conditions of this General Certification cannot be met; or
b) Total temporary impacts -to streams greater than 500 feet within the entire utility
project;1or '
c) Any permanent impacts to streams; or
d) Total permanent impacts to wetlands or open waters equal to or greater than one -tenth
(1/10) acre within the entire utility project; or
e) Any stream restoration or stream relocation; or
f) Any high -density project, as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(3) and by the density
thresholds specified in 15A NCAC 02H .1017, which:
- i. Disturbs one acre or more of land (including a project that disturbs'less than one
acre of land -that is part of a larger common plan of development or sale); .and
ii. Has permanent wetland, stream or open water impacts; and
iii. Is proposing new built -upon area; and
iv. Does not have a stormwater management plan reviewed and approved under a
state stormwater program' or a state -approved local government stormwater
program'.
Projects!that have vested rights, exemptions, or other legacy rights or exemptions from
state or locally -implemented stormwater programs and projects that satisfy state or
locally -implemented stormwater programs through use of community in -lieu fee
t programs require an Individual 401 Certification; or
g) Any permanent impacts to waters, or to wetlands adjacent to waters, designated as:
ORW (including SAV), HQW (including PNA), SA, WS-1, WS-II, Trout, or North Carolina or
National Wild and Scenic. River; or
h) Any permanent impacts to coastal wetlands [15A NCAC 07H .0205], or Unique Wetlands
(UWL) [15A NCAC 02B .0231];'or
i) . Any impacts to' subject water bodies and/or state regulated riparian buffers along
subject water bodies in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins or in the
Randleman Lake, Jordan Lake or Goose Creek Watersheds (or any other basin or
watershed with State Regulated Riparian Area Protection Rules [Buffer Rules] in effect
at the time of application) unless:
L The activities are listed as "EXEMPT" or "DEEMED ALLOWABLE" from these rules;
or
I
i e.g. Coastal Counties, HQW, ORW, or state -implemented Phase II NPDES
Z e.g. Delegated Phase II NPDES, Water Supply Watershed, Nutrient -Sensitive Waters, or Universal Stormwater
Management Program
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A Buffer Authorization Certificate is issued by the NC Division of Coastal
Management (DCM); or
iii. A Buffer Authorization Certificate, Certificate with Exception, or Minor Variance
is issued by a delegated or designated local government implementing a state
riparian buffer program pursuant to 143-215.23.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0503(f), the Director of the North Carolina Division of Water
Resources may require submission of a formal application for Individual Certification for any
project if it is deemed in the public's best interest or determined that the project is likely to
have a significant adverse effect upon water quality, including state or federally listed
endangered or threatened aquatic species, or will degrade the waters so that existing uses of
the waters or downstream waters.are precluded.
This General Certification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain all other
required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those
required by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply
Watershed, and Trout Buffer regulations.
This General Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in
any waters, or any right of use in any waters. This General Certification does not authorize any
person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other
person and does not create any prescriptive right or any right of 'priority regarding any usage of
water. This General Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting
the determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive
user is deemed by virtue of this General Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right
of priority with respect to any other consumptive user regardless of the quantity of the
withdrawal or the date on which the withdrawal was initiated or expanded.
Upon the presentation of proper credentials, DWR may inspect the property.
This General Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding Nationwide Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance of
Certification for a specific project shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of
the expiration date of this General Certification. This General Certification is rescinded when
the US Army Corps of Engineers reauthorizes the corresponding Nationwide Permit or when
deemed appropriate by the Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific project may
result in revocation of this General Certification for the project and may also result in criminal
and/or civil penalties.
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I. ACTIVITY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
1. All sewer lines shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Title 15A
NCAC Chapter 02T, applicable Minimum Design Criteria (MDC), and/or Alternative Design
Criteria.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0505(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: The referenced Minimum Design criteria and 02T rules were adopted to ensure
that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at
minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity;
wildlife: secondary contact recreation: agriculture); and that activities must not cause water
pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
2. Any utility construction corridor that is parallel to a stream or open water shall not be closer
than 10 feet to the top of bank or ordinary high-water mark.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and
the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed
activity will comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric
criteria, narrative criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
3. Where there are temporary or permanent impacts from stream crossings, utility lines shall
cross the stream channel at a near -perpendicular direction (i.e., between 75 degrees and 105
degrees to the stream bank).
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and
the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. in determining that the proposed
activity will comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric
criteria, narrative criteria and the states antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
4. Construction corridors in wetlands and/or across stream channels shall be minimized to the
maximum extent practicable and shall not exceed 40 feet wide.
For construction corridors in wetlands and across stream channels, stumps shall be grubbed
only as needed to install the utility, and remaining stumps shall be cut off at grade level.
The general stripping of topsoil within wetlands along the construction corridor is
prohibited. '
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and
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the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed
activity will comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric
criteria, narrative criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and .minimized impacts to waters,. would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
5. Permanent maintained access corridors in wetlands and across stream channels shall,be
restricted to the minimum width practicable and shall not exceed 30 feet wide.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be,permitted unless the existing uses, and
the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed
activity,will comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric
criteria, narrative criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
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6. For all utility lines constructed within wetlands, an anti -seep collar shall be placed at the
downstream (utility line gradient) wetland boundary and every 150 feet up the gradient
until the utility exits the wetland. Anti -seep collars may be constructed with class B
concrete, compacted'day, PVC pipe, or metal collars. Wetland crossings that are
directionally drilled, and perpendicular wetland crossings that are open cut and less than
150 feet long do not require anti -seep collars. The compacted clay shall have a specific
infiltration of 1 X 10-5 cm/sec or less. A section and plan view diagram is attached for the
anti -seep collars.
The following specifications shall apply to class B concrete: -
i. Minimum cement content, sacks per cubic yard with rounded coarse aggregate 5.0
ii. Minimum cement content, sacks per cubic yard with angular coarse aggregate 5.5
iii. Maximum water -cement ratio gallons per sack 6.8
iv. Slump range 2" to 4"
V. Minimum strength - 28-day psi 2,500
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. in determining that the proposed
activity will comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric
criteria,; narrative criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate
if the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
7. The permittee shall restore wetland contours to pre -construction conditions. Any excess
material will be removed to a`high ground disposal area.
The mixing of topsoil and subsoils within the wetlands along utility corridors shall be
minimized to the greatest extent practical. During excavation, the soils shall be placed on ;
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fabric to minimize impacts whenever possible. Topsoil excavated from utility trenches will
be piled separately from subsoils and will be backfilled into the trench only after the
subsoils have beenplaced and compacted.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0505(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed
activity will comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric
criteria, narrative criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate
if the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
II. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
The permittee shall report to the DWR Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any
violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200], including but not limited to
sediment impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24
hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became
aware of the non-compliance circumstances.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Timely reporting of non-compliance is important in identifying and minimizing
detrimental impacts to water quality and avoiding impacts due to water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
2. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the
footprint of the impacts (including temporary impacts); or beyond the thresholds
established for use of this General Certification and Nationwide Permit.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506; 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation,
survival, and maintenance of biological integrity; wildlife; secondary contact recreation;
agriculture); and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use
on a short-term or long-term basis.
3. All activities shall be in compliance with any applicable State Regulated Riparian Buffer
Rules in Chapter 2B of Title 15A in the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: The referenced Riparian Buffer rules were adopted to address water quality
impairments and further protect existing uses.
4. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full
compliance,with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973).
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Regardless of applicability of the Sediment and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall
incorporate appropriate Best Management Practices for the control of sediment and
erosion so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control ,
measures shall be equal to or exceed the requirements specified in the most recent version
of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or for linear transportation
projects, the North Caroline Department of Transportation Sediment and Erosion Control
Manual.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil)
sites, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and
stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and implementation shall
comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act and the Mining'Act of 1971.
If the project occurs in waters or watersheds classified :as Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs), SA,
WS-I, WS-II, High Quality Waters (HQW), or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), then the
sedimentation and`erosion control designs shall comply.with the requirements set forth in
15A NCAC 04B .0124, Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCACO2B .0200; 15A
NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water
pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream
Standards: (2) Oils, deleterious,substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as
shall not render the waters injurious to public'health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life
and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability'of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the
waters for any designated uses; and (12) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in'streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU
in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters; for lakes and reservoirs not
designated as trout waters, the turbidity -shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these
levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be
increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts'that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses;
and (3) Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause
adverse�impacts on existing wetland uses.
S. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be installed in wetland or waters except
within'the footprint of temporary or permanent impacts otherwise authorized by this
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Certification. If placed within authorized impact areas, then placement of such.measures
shall not be conducted in a manner that results in dis-equilibrium of any wetlands,
streambeds, or streambanks. Any silt fence installed within wetlands shall be removed
from wetlands and the natural grade restored within two (2) months of the date that
DEMLR or focally delegated program has released the specific area within the project to
ensure wetland standards are maintained upon completion of the project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCACO28.0200; 15A NCAC
028.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the waier'quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water
pollution that precludes any best use on d short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream
Standards: (2) Oils, deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as
shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life
and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the
waters for any designated uses; and (12) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU
in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters; for lakes and reservoirs not
designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these
levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be
increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in' amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses;
and (3) Materials�producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause
adverse impacts on existing wetland uses.
6. Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be
used along streambanks or within wetlands.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
',Justification,: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted`unless the existing uses
(including aquatic life propagation and biological integrity), and the water quality to protect
such uses; are protected. Protections are necessary to ensure any remaining surface waters
or wetlands, and any surface waters or wetlands downstream, continue to support existing
uses during and after project completion. The Division must evaluate if the activity has
avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of
standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
7. If the project is covered by NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCGO10000 or
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCG250000, full compliance with permit
conditions including the erosion & sedimentation control plan, inspectionsland
maintenance, self -monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements is required.
The North Carolina Department ofTrahsportation (NCDOT) shall be required to be in full
compliance with the conditions related to construction activities within the most recent
version of their Individual NPDES Stormwater Permit Number NCS000250.
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Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200; 15A NCAC
02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected.. Activities must not cause water
pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream
Standards: (2) Oils, deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as
shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life
and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability, offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the
waters for any designated uses;."and (12) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU
in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters; for lakes and reservoirs not
designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these
levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be
increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in, amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses;
and (3) Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause
adverse impacts on existing wetland uses.
8. 'All work in or adjacent to streams shall be conducted so that the flowing stream does not
come in contact with the disturbed area. Approved best management practices from the
most current,version of the NCSediment and Erosion, Control Manual, or the NC
Department of Transportation Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as
sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, and other diversion structures shall be used to minimize
excavation in flowing water.
Citation: 15A.NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream
Standards: (2) Oils, deleterious_ substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as
shall not render,the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life
and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the
waters for any designated uses; and (12) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50
Nephelometric Turbidity.Units (NTU) in streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU
in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters; for lakes and reservoirs not
designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these
levels -due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be
increased. r
9. If activities must occur during periods of high biological activity (e.g. sea turtle nesting, fish
spawning, or bird nesting), then biological monitoring may be required at the request of
other state or federal agencies and coordinated with these activities.
All moratoriums on construction activities established by the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission (WRC), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), NC Division of Marine Fisheries
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(DIVIR or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) shall be implemented. Exceptions to
this condition require written approval by the resource agency responsible for the given
moratorium.
Work within a designated trout watershed of North Carolina (as identified by the ,
Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers), or identified state or federal
endangered or threatened species habitat, shall be coordinated with the appropriate WRC,
USFWS, NMFS, and/or DMF personnel.
Citation: 15AI NCAC 02H .b506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 04B .0125
Justification: In order to protect against impairment of water quality standards and best
usage of receiving and downstream waters, water quality based management practices
must be employed to protect against direct or indirect discharge of waste or other sources of
water pollution. Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be
suitable for! all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life
propagation;, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact
recreation, agriculture), and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes
any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
10. In -stream structures installed to mimic natural channel geomorphology such as cross -vanes,
sills, step -pool structures, etc. shall be designed and installed in such a manner that allow
for continued aquatic life movement.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions, of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that in -stream
structures are installed properly, will ensure that surface water quality standards are met
and conditions of waters are suitable for all best uses.
11. Culverts shall be designed and installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles
are not altered and allow for aquatic life movement during low flows. The dimension,
pattern, and'profile of the stream above and below a pipe or culvert shall not be modified
'by wideningthe stream channel or by reducing the depth of the stream in connection with
the construction activity. The width, height, and gradient of a proposed culvert shall be
such as to pass the average historical low flow and spring flow without adversely altering
flow velocity. If the width of the culvert is wider than the stream channel, the culvert shall
include multiple boxes/pipes, baffles, benches and/or sills to maintain the natural width'of
the stream channel. If multiple culverts/pipes/barrels are used, low flows shall be
accommodated in one culvert/pipe and additional culverts/pipes shall be installed such that
they receive only flows above bankfull.
Placement of culverts and other structures in streams shall be below the elevation of the
streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20% of
the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than or equal to 48 inches, to allow
low flow passage of water and aquatic life. If the culvert outlet is submerged within a pool
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or scour hole and designed to provide for aquatic passage, then culvert burial into the
streambed is not required.
For structures less than 72" in diameter/width, and topographic constraints indicate culvert
slopes of greater than 2.5% culvert burial is not required, provided that all alternative
options for flattening the slope have been investigated and aquatic life
movement/connectivity has been provided when possible (e.g. rock ladders, cross -vanes,
sills, baffles etc.). Notification, including supporting documentation to include a location
map of the culvert, culvert profile drawings, and slope calculations; shall be provided to
DWR 30 calendar days prior to the installation of the culvert.
When bedrock is present in culvert locations, culvert burial is not required, provided that
there is sufficient documentation of the presence of bedrock. Notification, including
supporting documentation such as a location map of the culvert, geotechnical reports,
photographs, etc. shall be provided to DWR a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the
installation of the culvert. If bedrock,is discovered during construction, then DWR shall be
notified by phone or email within 24 hours of discovery.
Installation of culverts in wetlands shall ensure continuity of water movement and be
designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood.conditions. When roadways,
causeways, or other fill projects are constructed across FEMA-designated. floodways or
wetlands, openings such as culverts or bridges shall be provided to maintain the natural
hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may result in
destabilization of streams or wetlands.
The establishment of native woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization
techniques shall be used where practicable instead of rip -rap or other bank hardening
methods.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that in -stream
structures are installed properly will ensure that surface water quality standards are met
and conditions of waters are suitable for all best uses._ .
12. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be
directed across the bridge and pre-treated through site -appropriate means to the maximum
extent practicable (e.g. grassed swales, pre -formed scour holes, vegetated buffers,' etc.)
before entering the stream.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that in -stream
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structures are installed properly will ensure that surface water quality standards are met
and conditions of waters are suitable for all best uses.
13. Application,of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian
areas and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all
other Federal, State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a
manner that minimizes the risk of contact between the fertilizer and surface waters.
Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water
pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream
Standards: (2) Oils, deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as
shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life
and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the
waters for any designated uses.
14. If concrete is used during construction, then all necessary measures shall be taken to
prevent direct contact between uncured or curing concrete and waters of the state. Water
that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state.
Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200
Justification, A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water
pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream
Standards: (2) Oils, deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as
shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life
and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the
waters for any designated uses.
15. All proposed and approved temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted
area shall be returned to natural conditions within 60 calendar days after the temporary
impact is nodonger necessary. The impacted areas shall be restored to original grade,
including each stream's original cross -sectional dimensions, planform pattern, and
longitudinal bed profile. All temporarily impacted sites shall be restored and stabilized with
native vegetation.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Protections are necessary to
ensure any remaining surface waters or wetlands, and any surface waters or wetlands
downstream, continue to support existing uses after project completion.
16. All proposed and approved temporary pipes/culverts/rip-rap pads etc. in streams shall be
installed as outlined in the most recent edition of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual or the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual or the
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North Carolina Department of Transportation Best Management Practices far Construction
and Maintenance Activities so as not to restrict stream flow or cause dis-equilibrium during
use of this General Certification.,
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that in -stream
structures are installed properly will ensure that surface water quality standards are met
and conditions of waters are suitable for all best uses.
17. Any rip -rap required for proper culvert placement, stream stabilization, or restoration of
temporarily disturbed areas shall be restricted to the area directly impacted by�the
approved construction activity. All rip -rap shall be placed such that the original streambed
elevation and streambank contours are restored and maintained and shall consist of clean
rock or masonry material free of debris or toxic pollutants. Placement of rip -rap or other
approved materials shall not result in de -stabilization of the stream bed or banks upstream
or downstream of the area or be' installed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would -cause or contribute to a
violation of standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
18. Any rip -rap -used for stream or shoreline stabilization shall be of a size and density.to
prevent movement by wave,, current action, or stream flows, and shall consist of clean rock
or mason ry.material free of debris or toxic pollutants. Rip -rap shall not be installed in the
streambed except ,in specific,areas required for velocity control and to ensure structural
integrity of bank stabilization measures.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0201
Justification: Surface, water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities; must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
19. Rip -rap groins proposed in accordance with 15A NCAC 07H .1401 (NC Division of Coastal
,Management General Permit for construction of Wooden and Rip -rap Groins in Estuarine
and Public Trust Waters) shall meet all the specific conditions for design and construction
specified in 15A NCAC 07H .1405. V
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 07H .1400 et seq.
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Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for instate rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards, or would iesult in secondary or cumulative impacts.
20. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained
regularly tolprevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids,
or other toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of
equipment to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication, and
general equipment maintenance shall be performed in a manner to prevent, to the
maximum extent practicable, contamination of surface waters by fuels and oils.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses,
and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water
pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream
Standards: (2) Oils, deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as
shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life
and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the
waters for any designated uses.
21. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be
taken to minimize soil disturbance and compaction.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: Wetland standards require maintenance or enhancement of existing uses of
wetlands such that hydrologic conditions necessary to support natural biological and
physical characteristics are protected; populations of wetland flora and fauna are
maintained to protect biological integrity of the wetland; and materials or substances are
not present in amounts that may cause adverse impact on existing wetland uses.
22. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the permittee shall report any petroleum spill of 25
gallons_or more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any
petroleum spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any
petroleum, spill less than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); N.C.G.S 143-215.85(b)
Justification: Person(s) owning or having control over oil or other substances upon notice of
discharge must immediately notify the Department, or any of its agents or employees, of the
nature, location, and time of the discharge and of the measures which are being taken or
are proposed to be taken to contain and remove the discharge. This action is required in
order to contain or divert the substances to prevent entry into the surface waters. Surface
water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses
provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity; wildlife; secondary contact recreation; agriculture); and
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that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or
long-term basis.
23. The permittee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner consistent
with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance
with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act), and any other appropriate requirements of State and
Federal Law.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable
for all best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution
that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if
the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a
violation of standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
24. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and
conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall
provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or
maintenance of this project with a copy of this General Certification. A copy of this General
Certification shall be available at the project site during the construction and maintenance
of this project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Those actually performing the work should be aware of the requirements of
this 401 Water Quality General Certification to minimize water quality impacts.
History Note: Water Quality Certification (WQC) Number 4276 issued December 18, 2020
replaces WQC 4133 issued December 1, 2017 for activities eligible for USACE NWP 58; WQC
4086 issued March 3, 2017; WQC 3884 issued March 19, 2012; WQC 3819 issued March 19,
2010; WQC 3699 issued November I, 2007; WQC 3625 issued March 19, 2007; WQC 3374
issued March 18, 2002; WQC 3288 issued June 1, 2000; WQC 3101 issued February 11, 1997;
WQC 3022 issued September 6, 1995, WQC 2664 issued January 21, 1992.
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