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March 3, 2016
Person County
NCDWR Project No. 20160094
Bridge 45 on SR 1 102
State Project No. 17BP.S.R.48
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. J. Hopkins, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 5
2612 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of
replacing Bridge 45 in Person County:
Stream Im acts in the Roanoke River Basin
Site Riprap Stabilization to Perennial Temporary Fill in Perennial Total Stream Impact
_ _ _Stream (linear ft)__ _____ _ _ _ __ Stream_flinear ft�____,__ _____(linear ft) _____ _
Total
57
Total Stream Impact for Project: 57 linear feet.
Site
Total
57 (Concurrent)
Wetland Im acts in the Roanoke River Basin
Temaorarv Fill (ac)
0.01
Total Wetland Impact for Project: 0.01 acres.
57
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application received January 29, 2016. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
3883. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 3 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you
should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not
limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval
will expire with the accompanying 404 permit.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your project change, you must notify the NCDWR and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with a!1 the cenditions. If t�tal ��etland fills for this p:aject (now or in the future) eKceed �ne acr�, or of tetal
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed I50 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in I SA NCAC 2H .0�06 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
State of North Carolina ',Emironm2ntal Qualit} 1b'ater Resources
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, iJorth Carolina ?7099-1617
Phone:[phone]Q

Conditions of Certification:
1. The permittee shall use /Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds/(15A NCAC 4B.0124[a]-[e]) in areas draining
to (WS-I,WS-II, ORW, HQW, Tr - pick applicable) waters. However, due to the size of the project, the NCDOT
shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 4B .O124(a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered
acres. Temporary cover (wheat, millet, or similar annual grain) or permanent herbaceous cover shall be planted on
all bare soil within 15 business days of ground disturbing activities to provide erosion control.
2. NCDOT shall be in compliance with the NCS00250 issued to the NCDOT, including the applicable requirements
of the NCGO1000. Please note the extra protections for the sensitive watersheds.
3. Tall fescue shall not be used in the establishment of temporary or permanent groundcover within riparian
areas. For the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover, erosion control matting shall be used in conjunction
with an appropriate native seed mix on disturbed soils within the riparian area and on disturbed steep slopes with the
following exception. Erosion control matting is not necessary if the area is contained by perimeter erosion control
devices such as silt fence, temporary sediment ditches, basins, etc. Matting should be secured in place with staples,
stakes, or wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Erosion control matting placed in riparian areas shall not
contain a nylon mesh grid, which can impinge and entrap small animals. For the establishment of temporary
groundcover within riparian areas, hydroseeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch applied from a
fertilizer- and limestone-free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate in conjunction with the erosion control
measures. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood or cellulose mulch into surface waters is
prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from top of stream bank. [ 15A NCAC
2B.0244]
4. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as High Quality
Waters (HQW) stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches or other means appropriate
to the site for the purpose of pre-treating storm water runoff to the maximum extent possible for the site, prior to
discharging directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged. .[15A NCAC
2B.0244]
5. The pest-constr:�ction rPmo��a1_ of any temporary br:c!gP struct�ares m»st returr, the projec± site to its
preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted areas shall be revegetated with appropriate native species.
[15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)]
6. As a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be
accomplished in strict compliance with the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for
Construction and Maintenance Activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]
7. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and
pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before
entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. [15A
NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]
8. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft construction
methods. More specifically, jetting or other methods of pile driving are prohibited without prior written approval from
the NCDWR first. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
9. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters.
This water shall be captured, treated, and disposed of properly. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) ]
10. A turbidity curtain will be installed in the stream if driving or drilling activities occur within the stream channel,
on the stream bank, or within 5 feet of the top of bank. This condition can be waived with prior approval from the
NCDWR. [ISA NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) ]
11. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between
curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to
surface waters due to the potential for e1_evated pH and possible ac�uatic life ar�d iish kills. [15A NCAC 02B.0200]
12. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers. [15A NCAC 02H.0506�b)(2)]

13. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing shall not be modified. Disturbed
floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC 02H.0�06(b)(2)]
14. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream
stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. [15A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
15. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings
submitted for approval. [15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
16. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms,
cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
17. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [ 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
18. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)]
19. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification. [ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
20. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters
is prohibited. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
21. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality
standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other
appi•opriate requirements of State and Federal law. If the NCDWR determines that such standards or laws are not being
met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achie��ed use) or that State or fe�Pra! la�� is being vio!ated, or that
further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certification. [15A
NCAC 02B.0200]
22. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and
the on-site project manager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
23. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization
shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the
fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0501 and .0502]
24. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and
sedimentation contro] requirements, etc.
25. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours of
discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
26. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division
Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify the NCDWR when all
work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. [ I SA NCAC 02H.0502( fl]
27. Native riparian vegetation (ex. list herbaceous, trees, and shrubs native to your geographic region) must be
reestablished in the riparian areas within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following
completion of construction. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b}(2)]
28. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modif cation. Shauld waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be

located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road
construction activities.[ISA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
29. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design,
installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters
standards [ 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the Nortn Carolina .Sedirnent anu Erosion
Conlrol PlanninK and Design Manuul.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must
be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North
Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction
sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits
associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
30. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this
Certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition
with the office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered
filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, except
for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings.
I'he petition may be taxed-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Oftice of
Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786.
�'ncerely,
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S. Jay Zimm�erman, Director
Division of Water Resources
Electronic copy only dis,ribution:
Eric Alsmeyer, US Arniy Coms of F,ngineers, Raleigh Field Office
Chris M�irray , Div;sion 5 Environmental Officer
File Copy

Wate� Resources
ENVIRONMENI �L GU^,L'�7Y
NCDWR Project No.:
Applicant:
Project IVame:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
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Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401 Transportation Permitting
Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This form
may be returned to NCDWR by the applicant, the applicant's authcrized agent, or the project engineer. It is not
necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certifrcation
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: _ �ate:
Ager.t's Ce�tific�ztio�:
�, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
Engineer's Ce�tifrcatron
Partial Final
►, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
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State of North Carolina'iEnvironmental Qualit}'', Water Resources
16 i 7 Mail �ervice Center, Rale�gh, North Carolina 27699-1017
Pnone:919-807-6300