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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Mrs. Carolyn Bustle
279 Woody Lane
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
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Subject: Stream Sediment Problem Below
US Highway 19-23 (Future I-26)
Buncombe County
Dear Mrs. Bustle:
On May 21, 2006, Mr. Ed Green, Mr. Roger Bryan, Mr. Paul Wiesner with the North Carolina Department of
Transportation and myself met with you and discussed your concerns regarding the large amount of sediment in the small
stream (unnamed tributary to Wagner Branch) adjacent to your house. We explained that approximately 40 linear feet of
culvert, which carries the stream under US Highway 19-23, had failed due to storm events and a large area of earthen
material had been disturbed, depositing some material into the stream. Once the NCDOT discovered the problem with
the culvert, they began work to make repairs. The area has temporarily been stabilized and they are now completing the
construction to permanently stabilize the area.
Based on our discussions on whether to remove the sediment or to let it flush out naturally, the following items were
agreed to:
1. ",!COOT will install several stakes in the stream adjacent to your house to help determine if the sediment is
accumulating or is being flushed downstream. These stakes will be calibrated in inch increments and will be
observed monthly by DOT staff and the measurements recorded.
2. NCDOT and NCDWQ will monitor the sediment movement in the stream after three (3), six (6) and nine (9) months
to determine if it is being flushed downstream. If after nine (9) months it is determined that the sediment is not
moving downstream, NCDOT will evaluate removal of the sediment.
Please advise if you are not in agreement with the items listed above. Should you have questions or concerns, please
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Sincerely,
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Michael R. Parker
Environmental Specialist
cc: Ed Green, Division 13, Maintenance Engineer
Roger Bryan, Division 13 DEO
Transportation Permitting Unit
Asheville Regional Office
Nose Carolina
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