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APPRUVAL oi' 40T WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATID]V and NECISE SUFFER AUTHURIZATI�N,
with ADDITIdNAL C�NDITIONS
Mr. Bv6by Lewis, P.E., Di�ision Engineer
NCDDT, Division 4
P� Box � 165
Wilson, NC Z7895-31b5
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Yoa ha�e vur appro�al, in accordance with fhe conditions listed below, for the fvllowing impacts for the gurpose of
�anstruction of an egress road at Ta�ecris Corp. in 7ohnston Counry:
Site
1
Stream
Permanent Fill i� Pere�
70
� in tl�e Nease Re�er Basin
Temporary Ympact to Perennial
Stresm (�ine9r ft)
3� �
ToEal � 7p I 30
Total Stream Impact far Projeet: 1[1D linear feet.
I
WeElsud Im acts in the Neuse Ri�er gasin
Permanent F�li {ac� Total Wetland ]
D.OG •'�•-- ' D.U6
Total O.OG
Total Wetland Impaet for Project: U.UG arres.
Neuse Ri arian B
Zone 1 mi►�us = Zone 1 Zone 1 Buffer
Impact Wetiands Buffers {not Mitigation
{sq ft} in Zone 1 wetlands} Required
(sq ft) [sc� ft� {usiag 3:1 rat'to)
1 � 7092 F 0 j 7092 � NIA
2 21 0 2l � fi3
Tat$1 Stream Impac[
140
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O.Ob
m acts
2ane 2 minus = Zone 2
Impart Wetlunds Buffers
(sq Ft) in Zone 2 {not
(sq ft) wetlands]
4542 j 0 � 4542
136U D 136U
Totals � 71I3 + Q � 7113 I 63 5902 I
* nla = Perpendicutar road crossing irnpact allowahle; no mitigation required.
Tota! Buffer Impact for Proje�t: 13,015 square feet.
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Phone 919-7�3-T,'Bo�.FRx.9t?-�3's-o893
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The project shall be constructed in ac�ordance witlz your apptication dated tecei�ed Apri] 29, 2UZ�. Afier re�iewing
yvur applicatian, we na�e decided that these impacts are �o�ered hy General Water Quaiity Certiftcation Numi�er
3820. lfiis certificafion corresponds to !he Nationwide Pern�it I4 issued by the Carps of Engineers. 'I'his appro�al
is also valld for the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rutes [ 15A NCAC 2B.0233}. In addition, you shauld acquire any other
lfederal, slate or ]ocal pem�its before you proceed with your project incZuding (but nvt Iimited to} Sedunent and
Erasion Contral, Nnn-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This appra�al wi11 expire with the
accorr�anying 4Q4 pem�it.
This approval is �+alid solely far the purpose and desig� described in your apAlicaEion (unless modified below).
Should your projeci change, you must notify the NCDWQ and submit a new apgli�ation. If the properry is sold, the
new owner must be gi�en a copy of this CertiFcatian and appro�al letter, and is thereby responsibie for cvmplying
with al] the conditions. IF total wetland �Ils for this project (now or in the future} exceed one acre, or of total
irr�acis to streams (now or in the future) exceed I50 iinear �'eet, campensatory miligation may be required as
desrribed in 15A NCAC 2H .050b (h} {6j and (7). Additiorial buffer impacts may require compensatory mitigatian
as described in f SA NCAC 02B.0242. For this appro�af ta remain �alid, yoti must adhere to the conditions listed in
the atfached certiFcation and any addiiional �onditzons listed below.
Conditians oF CertiCcation:
1. Compensacoiy rnitigstian for impacts to 21 square feet af protected riparian bufFers in Zone l and I3fi0 square feet
of pratected riparian �uffers in Zone 2 shall be requued. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02B.Q242[g}, riparian
�egetation reesiablishinent shal] include a minimum pFat least 2 nati�e hardwooc! tree species planfed at a density
sufficient to pro�ide 320 trees per a�re at rnaturity. All on-site mitigation sites shall be protected in perpetuity by a
conservation easement or through NCDOT fee siu�ple acquisition and recorded in the NCDQT Natt�zal En�ironment
Unit mitigaEion geodatabase.
2. The pern-�iitee shail manitor the buffer n-utigation site. Monitaring shaIl consist of �isuaI re�iew with photo goints
fnr channel stability and �egetation survi�al. An annuaI repart s�all he subriutted to NCDWQ for a geriod vf 3 years
showing monitoring results, survi�al ratel success oFlree and �egetation establis�unent, and that diffuse flaw through
the riparian buF#'er has heen maintained. The Fust annual repor! shaI] be submitted wittein one year of fina2 planting.
Failure to a�hie�e a hufFex density oF320 �-ees per a�re af'ter 3 years will require tiie annud2 report to prouIde
appropriate remedial actions to be implemented and a schedule for implemencation. Appro�al of the final annual
report, and a forma! "close out" of the mitigation site by NCDWQ is required.
3. UnIess otherwise appro�ed in tltis certification, placement of cul�erts and other structures in vpen waters and
srreams sha11 be pZaced belaw the ele�ation of t3ie streambed by one iaot For all cul�erts with a dxameter greater than
48 inches, and 20 per�ent of the culvert diameter far cutverts ha�ing a diameter Iess than 48 inches, to allow lvw flow
passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of cul�erts and other structures inc�uding temporary erosion
control measures shal) not be conducted in a manner fhat may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or sireambeds ar
banks, adjacent to or upstream and dowin stream of the abo�e structures. `1'lze applicant is required ta prv�ide e�idence
tttat the equilibriiun is heing maintained ifrequested in wziting by NCDWQ. Ifthis condation is unable ta be met due
to bedroek or other limiting feateires encauntered during constru�tion, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how ta
proeeed and ta deterinine whether or not a pern3it modification wi11 be required.
4. Riprap shall not be placed in� the acti�e thalweg channe� or pIaced in the streamhea in a manner that pre�ludes
aquatic Zife passage. Bioengineering bouIders or structures should he pzoper�y designed, sized and �ns#alled.
5. For any streams being irnpacted due to site dewatering acri�ities, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and re�egetated with appropriate nati�e species.
6. All stormwaEer nuiofF shall be dire�ted as sheet�ow through stream buf�ers at nvnerosive �e2acities, unless
otherwise appro�ed by this certif cation.
7. Al! riparian buffers impa�ted by the placement of temporary fill nr �leanng a�tivities shaIl be restored to the
preronstru�tion contours and re�egetated. Maintained buf%rs shail be pem�anently re�egetated with nvn-woody
species by the end of tf�e growing season foltowing �ompletian oFcvnsiruction. For the purpose of fhis condition,
mainrained buffer areas are defined as areas within rize �-ansportation corridor that will he subje�t to regu�ar NCDOT
tnaintenan�e acfi�ities including mvwing. The area with nvn-maintained huffers shall be permanently re�egetaTed with
nali�e woody species before the nexi growing season Fallowing completion of �onstruction.

8. Pursuant io NCACISA 25.0233{6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1❑f any
Neuse Buffer without prior appro�al by NCDWQ. At this time, NCDWQ has ap�ro�ed no sedunent and erosion
conlrol de�ices in Zone I, outside vf the appro�ved prvject impa�ts, anywhere on tk�is project. Mvreo�er, sediment and
erosion �ontroI de�ices shalZ be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers pror�ided that Zone 1 is not �orr�romised and that
discharge is released as diFFuse flow.
9. IFconcrete is used auring �onsfru�tion, a dry work area shall be maintained to pre�ent direct contact between
cvrzng �oncrete and stream water. Waier that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete sha1� nnt he discharged to
surfa�e waters due to t�e potential for eie�ated pH and pvssible aquatic life and �sh kills.
I0. During the �onstructian vFthe proje�t, no staging of eqniprneztt ofany kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protecte� riparian 6uffers.
t i. The dimension, pattern and prafzIe of fhe stream abo�e and 6elow the crossing shall not he madi�ed.
Disturbed floodpZains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic cvndirions.
I2. The use of rip-rap abo�e the Nozmal Htgh Water Mark sIza2I be minimized, ,o,qy rip_rap placed for strearri
stahilizatian shal] be placed in stream channeIs in such a mannez that it does nof impede aquatic life passage.
13. The Perxruttee shal] ensure that the �nal design drawings adhere to the pemsit and to the pern2it drawings
submitted far approval.
14. A21 work in or adja�ent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Apprn�ed BMP measures from
the most current �ersion of NCDQT Construction and Maintenance Acti�ities manual such as sar�dbags, rflck hem�s,
cofferdams and other diversion sh-uctures sha71 be used to pre�ent exca�ation in f�owing water.
15. Heavy equipment shal] hc operated frorq the banks rather than in the stream �hannet in order to minimize
sedimenf.ation and reduce tJxe intrvductivn of other poliutants into tlxe stream
2 b. A21 mechani2ed equipment aperatea near svrface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to pre�ent
�ontamination of stream waters frvzn Fuels, lubricanls, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
17. No rock, sand or ather materials sha1Z be dredged from the stream channel excegt where authorized 6y this
certi�catian.
1 S. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washiug vut hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent tv surface
waters is prohibited.
19. The pemuttee and its authori�ed agents shall canduct its a�ti�ities in a manner cvnsistent with State water quality
sta�zdards {inc�uding any requirennents resulting £rom corr�lian�e with §3Q3(d) af the Clea�z Water Act} and any other
ap�ropriate requirements of State and Federal law. if NCDWQ deferm2nes that su�h standards or laws aze not being
met [incIuding the failure to sustain a designated or achie�ed use) or that State vr federal law is being �iolated, or that
lFurther condztions are necessary to assvre cvmpliance, NCI�WQ may ree�aluate ana modify this certificativn.
24. All fill slopes lacated in jurisdictionai wetlands shall be placed at slopes nv flatter than 3:1, un�ess otherwise
authorized by this certifecation..
21. A copy of fhis Water Quality Certification sha11 be maintained on the �onstru�tion site at atI times. In addirion,
the Water Quality Certif�ation and alI subse4uen! modifi�ations, if any, shall be z'naintained with the Di�ision
Engineer and the on-site projeci mar►ager.
22. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the cons�uction carridaz appro�ed by this
authorizativn shall be cIearly marked by highly visible fen�ing privr to any land disturbing acti�ities. Impacts tv areas
within the Fen�ing are prohibited unless otherwise authoriaed by this �ertifcatioz�.
23. The issuance of this �ertification does nat exempt the Permittee from compZying with any and alt statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by olher go�emment agencies {i.e. loeal, state, and federal) ha�ing
jurisdicrion, including but not liznited to applicable huffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erusinn and
sedimentarion cvntrol requirements, eE�.

z4. The Perznittee shaI] repoz-t ar�y �ioIations of this certifcation !v the Dz�ision of Water QuaIity within 24 hours of
disco�ery.
25. Upon completion of the proje�t (including any impa�ls at associated i�orrow or waste sites}, the NCDOT �i�ision
E�gineer shall comp�ete and return the enclosed "Cerri�cation of Cvmp]elion Form" to notify NCDWQ when a�l wark
inc�iided in the 46� Certif�ation has been cozr�Ieted.
26. Nati�e ripaz�an �egetation (i.e_, trees and shrubs nati�e tn your geographi� region} must be reestablished wifhin
the construction limits of tI�e praject by the end of the growing season fo3tawing completion nf �onstru�tion.
27. There shaIl be no exca�vation fram, oz waste disposa� into, jurisdictionaI wetlands vr waters associated with this
pem�it withoui appropriate modification. ShouZd was#e or hozrow sites, or ac�ess roads to waste or borrow sites, be
located in wetlands or streams, cornpensatory mitigatian wi11 be required since tkaal is a direct irnpact from road
�onstr�ction arti�ities.
28. Erosion and seaiment control practices must be in fult compliance with afl speci�cations governing the pzoger
design, insta]�ation and nperation and maintenan�e oF such Besl Management Praciices in vrder to protect surface
waters standards:
a- The erosian and sediment eon�ol measures Far the project must �e designed, instalZed, vperate� an�
n�aintained in ac�ordan�e with the most recent version of the Norrh Curolina Secfiment and Etosion
C'ontt-o! Planni�rg and L]esfgn �lanual.
�. The design, anstallation, operation, and maintenance of the seaiment and erosion �ontrvl measures
must be such that they equal, or exceed, fhe reqt�irements specified in the most recent versinn of the
Nosth Caralarra ,Sediment And Erosion Corrtro2 Manual. The devices sha21 be maintained vn aIl
construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or ieased
borrow pits assaciated with the project.
c. For harrow pi! sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
ana maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
Mamcal.
d. The reclamation measures and i�g�emenqtion �ust coangly with the reclamation in ac�ordance with
the requirements of the 5edimentation Pollutian Conlrol Act.
29• 5ediment and erosion cvnirol measures shall nof be placed zn wet2ands or waters unless otlzerwise appro�ed hy
this Certi�cation.
If yau do not accept any of the cvnditions of this certification, you �ay ask for an adjpdicatory hearing. You must act
within b0 days of the date that you recei�e this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition that conforms ta
Chapter 150B ofthe North Carolina Genera2 Statutes to the affice oFAdministrati�e Hearzngs, 67I4 Mail Servi�e
Center, Ra]eigh, N.C. 27699. This �ertificarion and its conditions aze fnal and binding wiless you ask for a hearing.
This ietter completes the re�iew of the Di�ision of Water Qva�rty under Section 4D1 of the Clean Wa#er Act. If you
ha�e any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at 9 t9-733-9817.
SincereZy,
�� �
�oleen H. Sullins
Director
C�: Chad Coggins, Division 4 En�ironmental OfFicer
Tvm Steffens, U5 Arniy Corps oF Engineers, Washington Field Offi�e
Tra�is Wilson, NC Wildlife Resour�es Cammission
Jasfln Elliott, NCDOT Roadside En�ironmenlal Unit
File Copy

NCDWQ Project Na.: _ County•
Applicant: �
Pro�ject Name:
llate o� Issuance of 4Ux Water Qualitv CertiGcatinn: `
Certircate of Connpletio�
L]pon �ompletivn of al! work appro�ed within the 40I Water Quality Certification or appIi�able Suffex Rules, and
any subsequent madifications, t�e applicant is required to �eturn this certificate to the 44l Transpartation Permitting
Unic, North Carolina Divisiv�x of Water (�uality, 1b50 Mail Ser�i�e Center, Raleigh, NC, 27fi99-1b5�. This form
Ii73y }�e Ietiuned to NCDWQ by the applieant, the appIicant's atithozized agent, or the praject engineer. It is not
necessary to send certifica[es from all of these.
Applfca►at's Certifacation
I� —_ , , hereby state that, tv the best vi my abilities, due care and dilzgence
was used in the observat�on of the cozistructinn such that the constrtiction was obse�ed to be huiIt withir� substantial
compliance and intent of the 4U1 Water Quality Certi�ca#ion and Buffer Rules, the appro�ed plans and
spe�ifzcations, and vther suppoxting materials.
5ignature: Date:
Agent's Ce►tifrcatfora
I� , hereby state that, to the best of my a6ilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the �onstruction suclz t�at the construction was ohserved to be built w�thzn substantial
compliance and intent of the 4D 1 Water Quality Cerrification and Euifer Rules, the approved �lans and
specifications, azad other supporting materials.
5ignature: Date:
Engineer's Cerdificrrtiora
Paxtial Fina�
I, , as a duly registered ProFessional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authvrxzed to o6ser►�e (periodically, weekly, full time} the construction of ti�e praject,far the
�ernuttee hereby state that, to the besf of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in #he o�Oservation oFthe
construction such that the const�ru�Eion was obsen�ed to be built within snbstantial complian�e and intent of the 40I
Water Quality Certi�i�ation and Euffer Rules, the appro�ved plans and specif cations, and otlie�r supporting rrxaterials.
Signature � � IZegistr-ation No.
pate

V�later C�ual��y Cert�fication N°. 38��
GEN�RAL CERT�FICATIDN FQR FRQJEGTS El.IGIBLE FOR �.5. a��►rv r.naa� nF
Water Qua�ity Certification Numher 382Q is issved in conformity with the requiremenls of Section
40'I, Public Laws 92-5QQ and 95-21 i of fhe Unifed States and subject io ihe Norih Carnli�a
Divisian afi Wa#er Qualiiy ��WQ) Regufations in � 5A NCAC 2H, Section .05D� and � 5A NCAC 26
.fl200 for the disc�arge af fill materia! ta waters and adjaceni wetland areas or to wetla�d areas
ihaf are naf a pari af #he surFace tribufary system to interstate wa�ers ar �a�iga�le waters of t�e
Uriifec! States {as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A�B) [14} oF fhe Carps of �ngineers
regulatians {Naiionwide Permit No. 94 and Regional General Permit '1982Qa03'I} ar�d for t�e
Riparian Area Proisctian Rules �Suffer Rules} in 15A NCAC 2B .D200.
The StaEe af North Caralina certifies if�a# the speoifred category of actfvity wilf not �iolate
appficable porfior�s of 5ections 3D�, 3Q2, 303, 306 and 307 of the Puhlic Laws 92-50Q and 95-2'€T
if r.onducfed in accordance with fhe conditions hereinafter set farih.
Any proposed fiif ar madificatian of vuetlands andlnr wa#ers, including streams, under tF�is General
Ceriificafion requires applicatian to, and written appro�al From the �ivisian of Water Qualiky [�he
"Division"J ex�ept far fhe single far�niiy Iot exemption descriE�ed below.
ApplicaEian and written appro�al is not required for construction of a driveway to a singEe 'family lat
as forig as fhe driveway invol�es less than 25 feei of temporary andlor permanenf stream c�annel
impacts, including any �n-stream stahiliaation needed for #he crossing. This acli�ity must meet aft
of the Cnnditians of Gertification listec! he�ow. IF any of these Cvnditions car��ot be met, or if the
acti►►ity is associated wiih or in response to a Noti�e of ViQfatian fram the Di�ision of
Water Qua�iiy ar the NC Di�isivn of Land I�esourc�s, then written appro►►al from the
�i�ision is reyuired.
In accardance wiih Nnrth Carolina General Statule 5eation 143-2i 5.3D(ej, writfen approval far a
401 Waier Quali#y Genera! Certification rr�ust include the apprapriate Fee. !f a praject also
requires a CAMA Permit, vne payment to both agencies shail be su�mifted and will be the higher
of the two fees.
Canditions vf Cer�ificalion:
1. Na lmpacts Beyand ihose A�f�arized in the Writter� Approva� or Beyond the Threshold for
Use of fhis Certification
No waste, spoil, solids, or irl! of any ki�d sl�all nccur in wetlands, waters, or ripariar. ar�as
�eyand the footprint of the impac#s a�thorized in the written appro�al or f�eyond #he
thresholds for use of ti�is Certificaiion, including incirfenfa] impa�ts. All cans�ruction acfivities,
including 4he design, instafla�on, operafion, and maintenance of sedimeni and erosion contra�
Best Management Pracfi�es, shalf be performed so that no violations af state water qualiiy
stanclards, staiutes, or rules occur.
2. Slandard Erosion and 5ediment Control Practices
Frosion and sediment control practices must be in full com�liance with all specifications
governing the {�roper design, installaiion and operafian and maintenanc� aF such Best
Management Practices:
Water Qoaiity Cerlificatirni No. 382U

Water C,�uality Certificativn N°. 382�
a. �esign, instaflaEian, operalion, and maintenance af the sediment and erosion control
measures must be sucF� ihat they equal, or exceed, the requirements s�ecified in the
most recent �ersian of the IVor[h Caralina Sediment and E�asian Confro� Marr�aL The
de�ices shall he mainfained on a�l construction sikes, harrow sites, ancf waste pile �spoil]
proje�ts, including contractor-owned or leased �orrow pits associated witF� !he ��oject.
b. For barrow pit siles, Ehe erasian and sediment cvntrol measures musf 6e designed,
installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the mnst recent version oF the
North Carolirra 5urface Mi�ing Manual.
c. F2e�lamation measures and impEementation must comply with ihe reclamalior� in
accordance with the requiremenks af the 5edimentafion Pollution Control Act and the
Mining Act of 'i 979 .
d. Sufficient maferials required for sta�ilizalion andlor repair oi erasior� control measures
and siarmwafer routing and treatment shall 6e or� site at a!I times, except for puhlicly
funded linear transpnrfafian projects when materials can be aocessed offsite in a timely
manner.
e. If fi�e praject occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas
[PNA's}, "frout (Tr}, 5A, W5-I, WS-II, High �uality [NQWy, or Qutsianding Resource
{pRW} waters, then the sediment and erasion controE requirements cantained within
Design 5[andards in Serrsifive Watersheds {15A NCAC 04B .0124y supercede all ather
sediment and erosion contral requirements.
3. Na 5ediment and Ernsion Contra� Measures in Wetlands or Waters
Sedimeni and erosion cantrol measures should nat be placed in wetlands ar waters outside
af t�e permitted impact areas withauE prior appraval by the Division. If placement af se�iment
and erosion control de�ices ir� wetlaRds and waters is Una�Qidanle, design and plar.ement of
temporary erosinn contraf ineasures shall not be conducted in a manner fhat may result in
dis-equilibrium nf wetEands or siream beds or banks, adjacenf to ar upsiream and dawn
stream of the aba�e structures. All sedimenf and eros9an control devices shall he removed
and the natural grade restored witf�in lwv {2} monihs of the dale lhaf ihe Division of Land
Resources or locally delegated program has released Ehe project.
4. Constructinn 5tormwater Permit NCGfl'fflOaD
Upvn the approval of an ErosiQn and Sedirrtentatian Cor�trd Pian iss�ed hy lf�e Division of
Land Resour�es (DLR] or a OLR delegated facal erosion and sedimenta#ion con[ro1 pragram,
an NPOES General stormwater permit (NCG010004} administered by fhe Division 9s
automatically issued lo the praje�t. This General Permit aflows stormwater ta be discharged
during land d9sturhing construction acti�ilies as sfi�ulated by conditions in lne permit. tf your
projeof is covered t�y this permit [applicable tQ consEruction proje�is tha# disfur6 one �1 } or
mare acres], full compliance with permit condilions in�luding the sedimentation conirol plan,
self-manitnring, record keeping and reporting requirements are required. A ca�y of f�is
permit and monitoring report forrris may be found at
h[� llh2a. enr. staie.nc. usls�IForms Docr�rr�ents. htm.
The EVarth Carolina Deparifnent oF Transportafion [iJC�OTy shall be Tequired ia be in fufl
campfiance with the conditinns relatecf to construction aotNifies wiLhin !he most recent �ersion
nF their indi�icfual NPDES {NCS�0�250} slorinwater permi[.
Water Quality Certifi�ation No. 3826

Water C,�uality Ce�tifi�afion N°. 382a
5. Work in the �ry
All vuark i� or adjacent ta stream waters shafl be �anduc#ed in a�ry work area. Approved
best management praciioes from the most �urrent �ersion aF the tVG Sediment and Erasion
Control Manual, or the IdC QOT Canstrucfion and Maintenance Acti�ities Man�al, such as
sandbags, rack herms, oofferdams, and other dEversion strucEures shall be used to minimize
excavation in flQwing water. �xceptio�s to fhis candilinn require submiftal fo, and ap�ro�al
hy, ihe Division of Wafer �uality.
6. Canstructin� Moratariums and Coordinaiion
lf acti�itiss must occur c�uri�g periods of high biological activi#y [i.e. sea turtle or hird nesting},
fhen biological monitnring may he required at fne request of other stale or federal agencies
and �oordirtafed with these activities. This oondition can he waived through wriften
ooncurrence on a case-by-case f�asis upon reasonabfe tustificatiot�.
All moraioriums on construction activifies estahlishe� by the NC Wildlife Resources
Commissi�n (WRC], US Fish and Wildlife Ser�ice [U5FW5}, NC Division oF Marine Fisheries
��MF), or NafiQnal Marine Fisheries 5ervice [NMFS) to lessen impacfs vr+ frvut, anadromous
fish, larvallposf-larva� �shes and crustaceans, ur other aquaiic species of �oncern shalf he
implsmenied. This cancfition can he waived f�rough writlen concurrence on a case-by-case
basis upan reasanable justifcation.
Work within the twenty-five {25} designateti trout counties or identifiec! stafe or federal
endangered or ihreafened s�ecies ha�itat shali be caordiRa#ed ►vith the apprap�iate W RC,
L1SFW5, NM�S, andlor �MF persnnnel.
7. Riparia� Area protecfion �8uffer} Rules
Activities Iacated in the protected 50 foat wide riparian areas (whether jurisdictiana! wet�ands
or nai), with�in the Neuse, Tar-Ramlico, Catawba, Ra�dfeman, and .�ordan [or any ather basin
with �ufFer rulesy, shall �� IimitecE to "uses" identified wifhin and �onsfructed in accordance
w"rkh 15A NCAG 2B .0233, .D259, .Q250, .0243, and .D2E7, and shall be lacated, designed,
consfru�ted, and mainEained ta ha�e minimal disturbance to profect waler quality ta the
maximum extent pra�ti�ab�e t�rough the use of best management practices. All �uffer rule
requirements, including diFFuse flow r�uirements, must be met.
8. Water Supply Watershed Buffers
The i0fl-foot wide vegetative buffer j�igh-density deveiopment} or the 3�-foat wide
vegetati�e bufFer [Iow density de�elopment} sfiall be maintained adjacent to all perennial
waters except for a[lawances as provided in the Water Supply llUatershecf Protecfion Rules
�15A IVCAC 2B .D2'i2 fhrough .D295].
9. If oancrete is used during the construction, then a dry work area should be maintaine� lo
pre�ent direct conta�t between curing concrete and strearn water. Water fhat inadvertenfiy
contacts uncured cancre#e should not be discharged to surtace walers due to !�e poteniiaf For
eleva'ied pM and possihle aquatic lifelfish ki�ls.
10. Campensafory Mifigation
]n accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .fl506 {h}, campensatory mitigaiion may be requirecf ior
losses of 150 linear feet or mare ot streams tintermitient and pere�niafy andlar one (� ) acre
or more af weflands. For linear, put�lic iransportation projec#s, impacts equal ta nr ex�eeding
15� linear feet per slream may require mitigalian.
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Water Quaf ity Certif ca#i�n N°. 382�
Buffer mitigation may �e required for any project with Buffer I�ules in ef�ect at the time of
applicatian for buffer impacts resulting from acti�ities classified as "Allowai�le with Mitigation"
wiEhin ihe Buffer Ruies or require a varia�ce underthe B�fFer Rules.
A det�rmination flf bufFer, weiland and sfream mi#igafion requirements shall be made by the
Division for any application to use this Certifi�afion. aesign and monitoring pratocols shall
follow the US Army Corps af Engineers Wilmington District 5tr�am MrfigaFron Guidefir�es
{April 2flfl3), ar its subsequent u�dafes. Compensatory mitigafian plans shalf 6e s�bmitted
fnr written Division apprnval as required in those protocols. A�terna6vely, the Di�ision will
accept payment info an in-lieu fee pragram or credit p�r�hase from a mitigatian bank.
Finally, the mitigation plan must be implemented andlnr canslructed hefore any permanent
buifding or structure an site �s occupied. In the case of �ublic road projects, t�e mitigatifln
plan must be implemenied hefore ti�e raad is opened fo the puhlic whene�er pra�tical or at
the ear!iesl reasonable time during the �onstre�ctian af the project. Proof of paymer�t ta an in-
lieu Fee program or mi#igation bank musf be provided ta the Division to satisfy this
req�irement.
11. For all a�tivities requiri�g re-alignment of slreams, a stream relocativn plan must be included
for written Di�isian appro�al. Relocated stream designs shaulcf include the same dimensions,
patlerns antf prn#iles as the existing ohar�ne� [or a stahle reference reach �f the existing
channel is unskabley, to the maximum extent practicaf. The new �hannel should he
�anstr�cted in the dry and water shall nat he turned into #he new �hannef until the hanks are
slabilizec#. Vegefation used far permanent bank stahilization shall be �imited to nati�e woady
spe�ies, and sE�oufd include esta6lishment of a 3a-faoE wide waoded and ar� adjacent 20-foot
wide �egetated huFFer on both sides af th� relar,ated �hannel to the maximum exient
practical. A lranstiiona! phase incorporating appropriate erosion oonlrol matfing materials
and seedling estat�lishment is allowa�le. Rip-rap, A-Jacks, concrele, gabians or other hard
s�ructures may be allawed if it is necessary ia maintain the physi�al iniegrity oF khe stream,
howe�er, ihe a�plicant rnust pra�ide written justification and any calculations used to
delermine the extent of rip-rap coverage. Please note that if the stream relocation is
cQnducted as a stream restoration as deFined in the US Army Carps of EngiReers Wilmington
❑istrict, April 20D3 5tream Mrtigafron Guidelines, the restored lengfh can be used as
compensatnry mitigafion for the impacts resulting fram the relocation.
'I2. 5tormwafer Management Plan Requiremenis
A. Linear pubfic lranspartafion prajects will he required to treaf starmwater runoff to
ihe Maximurn �xEent f'racticable in accor�dance witn fhe practices described in the
NCDOT Best Management Practices (BMP} Manuaf.
B. Af1 other projects shall comply with the requiremenls set forth beiaw. In addition,
fhe a�plicants shsll follaw the procedures explained in lhe �ersion of Protocal ior
S[nrmwater Managemenf P�an {SMP}.4pprova! and lmp�ementation that is ir� place
on the date nf lhe submittal of lhe SMP.
i. Praject Density: Prajec#s with SIUIPs that require 409 Dversightl Express Unit
appra�af shall be classified as either Low or �ligh Qensity accarding fo the
�riteria descrihed below.
a. Law �ensity: A development shall be r.tinsidered Law Density if AL.L of
the foflowing cr9#eria are shown to have been met.
The o�erall site plan, excluding ponds, Eakes, ri�ers [as specified in
North Caro[ina's Schedufe of Classi�cabonsJ and saltwaier wetlands
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Water Quaf i#y Certification N°. 38�0
{SWL.], must contain less than 24°/o impervious sur€ace area
cansidering doth curreni and future deve[aprnent.
2. AA stormwater fram fhe entire site must be transpnrted primarily �ia
�egeEated cnnveyances designed ir� accordance with the tnosE recenf
versian of the NC O1NQ Stormwater BMP Manual.
3. The praject must nat inclu�e a stormwater colleGban system {sucf� as
piped canveyances} as defined in i 5A NCAC 2B .02�2[60}.
4. If a por�ian of project has a density equaf to ar greater than 24°k,
then the highe� density area musf be located in an upland area and
away from surface waters and drainageways fo the maxEmum extent
pra�ticable.
b. High Density: Projects fhat do not meet all of the Low bensity criteria
descrii�ed above ars considered ta be Nigh �ensity, requiring the
installation of appropriate BMPs as described 4�elow.
All stnrmwater runofF fram the site must he freated by 6MPs tl�at are
designed, at a mrnimum, to rema�e 85 percent of Tatal Sus�ended
SolidS [T5S].
�. Prolecfts locafed in watersheds fhat d�ain direcUy to waters
containing fhe fa[lowing supplemental classifications shall rneet
these additional requirements:
Wafer C?ua�riy
Supplemenfa� Sfarmwafer 91G�P Requirsmenf
ClassifrcatiQr+
�343�d} Praject-speci�c conditions may f7e added
by the �ivision to #arget the cause af the
water ualit im airmeni.
N5W A minimum of 30 peroent tatal
phospharus and 3� percent tatal nitrogen
remaval, ar ather appficable Rutrient
reduction goal for the watershe� as
codified in the15A N�AC 2B .02D0 n.rles.
Trout (Tr} A minimum of 30 percent tatal
phospharus and 3Q percent tntal nitrogen
removaf; BMPs should also �e designed
to minimize thermal a[lutian.
3. All BMPs m�st be designed in ac�Qrdan�e with the version of the IVC
Division af Wafer Quafify Sformwafer Hesf Management Practices
Manual that is in �lace an the date of t�e submittal of the SMP. Use
of stomnwater SMPs other than those listed in the Manual may be
approved on a nass-by-case bas�s if ihe applicant can demanstrate
tha# these BM�s provide equivalent ar higher pallutant removal and
water quality prafe�tian.
ii. Vegetat�d Setback: I n areas that are not suhject to a state Riparian Area
Protectiun Rule, a 30-foot wide vegetated setha�k must be maintained
adjacent ta streams, ri�ei's ancf tidal watets as speci�ed hebw.
a. The width of fhe setl�ack shal� he m�asured �orizontaily from:
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Water Qua�ity Cer�ificativn N°. 38�0
The normal pool e�evation of impounded structures,
2. "fhe streambank of sfrQams ar�d rivers, and
3. T�e mean high walerline af tidaf waters, perper�dicular to s�oreline.
b. 7'he �egeiated set6ack may be cleared or graded, but must �e planted with
and maintained in grass or vlher appropriate plant cover. �
c, The DWC� may, on a case-by-�ase hasis, grar�l a minor variance from tl�e
�egetafed setf�ack �equirements pursuant fo the procedures set forit� in
15A NCAC �26 .�233(9}�b}.
d. Vegetaked setbacks and flte�s rBquired by state ru�es o� local gavernments
may 6e met can�urrently with this requiremeni and may contain coaslal,
isalated ar 4[?4 jurisdictional weklands.
iii. Sturmwater Fio►nring to Streams and Wetlands: 5iormwater conveyances
t�at discharge to streams and wetlands must discharge at a�on-erasive
velaciEy prior to enter+ng fhe stream or wetland during the peak flow From the
ten-year starm.
i�. Projects Be�ow Written Authar�xation Thresholds: Projects that are he[ow
written autharization thresholds must comply with the versior� of Protaco! for
5tormwater Managerraenf Plan {SMP) Ravisw arrd Rpprova! that is in pEace on
the date of the certificafion for fhe project.
�. phased ProjecEs: The QWQ will aliow SMPs to he phased on a case-hy-case
�asis, uvith a fnaf SMP required'far the cur�ent phase and a canceptual SMP
for lhe Future phase{s}. IF the current phase meets the Low Qensity criteria, bui
f�t�re phase{sy da not meet the Law Density criteria, then the entire praject
shall 6e c�nsidered to �e High Densify.
13. lf this Water Quality Certification is used to access building sites, all lais owned hy the
applicant must be 6uildable without addifionaf f�11. For road construction purposes, this
General Water C�ualify Ger#ifrcaiian shall only be ufiiized from natural high g�o�nd to natural
high ground.
14. Placement oF Cu�verts and �ther Structures in Waters and Weflands
The applicatior� must include consiructian p�ans uvith cross-seclional details in arder to
indicate that the �urrenk sta�ilily of f�e stream will 6e maintained ar enhanced �i.e., nat result
in head �uts}.
Culverts required For this prolect shall be designed and installed in such a manner that ths
ariginal stream profiles are not altered and allow for aquatic iife movemenl during �ow ftows.
�xisting sfream dimensio�s {includi�g the crvss se�tion dimensions, paitern, and langitudinal
praFile} musE �e maintained above and below 1oca6ons of �ach oul�ert. P�acement of culveris
a�d o't�er struc#ures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed be�uw t�e elevaiian of
lhe s�reamhed hy one foot for all culv�rts with a diameter greater than 48 inc�ses, and 20
percent of the cu�vert diameter for culveris having a diameter less than ar equal to 48 inehes,
tv allow low ilow passage of wafer and aquatic life unless atherwise juslified and appro�ed by
t�e �ivision
Water Qualiry Certifi�ation Nn. 3820 fi

Wate�- Quality Certification N°. 382D
being �iolated, ar thaf further condiiions are neoessary ta assure rompliance, then t�e
Di�isifln may ree�aluate an�f modify this General Water Quality Certificafion.
Non-compliance wiih or �iolatipn of the canditions herein set forth hy a specific fiA projecf may
resulf in revocativn of this Certifcaiion far the prnject a�d may alsv result in criminal andlar civil
penalties.
The �ire�tnr of the North Caro�ina Dir►ision of WaEer Quality may require submission aF a forma!
appf icaiion far Individual Certificafian ior any pro�ect in this category of ��tivity , if it is determined
that the project is likely to have a signiticant ad�erse effect upan water cuality i��fuding sfate or
federally listed endangered or threatened aquafic species ar degrade fhe waEers sa that existing
uses of the wetland or downstream waters are precludad.
Pubfic hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applicaEions prior tn a
Certifrcation deaisian if deemed in the public's hest interest by the Directar of the Horti� Garalina
Oi�ision of Wa#er Quality.
�ffective date: Rpril 6, �01 D
❑IViSI�N �� WAT�R QUALITY
By
lee� H. Sull s
Director
HistaryNo[e: Water Gtuality Certification [WQC) Number 382Q issued April 6, 201� repla�es
W�C Numher 37p4 issued IVavember 1, 2D07, WQC IVumher 3627 issued March 2U07, WQC
Number 3404 issued March 2�03, WQC Number 3375 issued March 18, 2002, WQC EVumber
3289 issued June '!, 2�00, WQC Num6er 3'Ip3 issued on February'f 1, 1997, WQC Numher 2732
issued May 9, 1992, WQC Number 2668 issued January 2�, 19g2, and 1NQC Number 21TT
issued Nvvemher 5, 9987. 7'his WQC is rescinded when lne C�rps oF Engineers re-auti�orizes
Nationwide Permit 14 or Regi4nal General Permit'i98200039 ar when deemed appropriate by
the Dire�tar of the Division of Water Qualify.
Water Quality Certification No. 382�

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GENERAL CERTIFIGATfaN FOR PRDJECiS Ei.1G18LE F�R 11.5. ARMY CQRPS DF
V1later [�ua�E#y Certifica#ion N°. 37�4
Water Quality Certification iVumher 37fl4 is issued in �onfarmity with fhe requirements of SectEan
4a1, Publi� Lavus 92-50D and 95-217 of the Un�ted 5tates and suhje�t ta the North Carolina
(]i�ision of Water Quality {pWQ} Regulatians in 15A N�A� 2H, Sectian .050D and 15A NCAC 2B
.�2�� for the discharge af f�l! material to waters and adja�ent wetland areas ar ta wetland areas
that are not a part vf the sur#ace tributary system to interstate waters ar na�igabie waters of 'the
Llnited States {as descrihed in 33 CFR 33a Appendix A(B} �i4y af the Corps of Engineers
regulatians �Nationwide Permit No, 14 and Regionai General Permit 19824D031} aad for the
Riparian Area Protectidn Rules �6uffer Rules] in 15A NCAC 2B .02D0.
The 5tate af Narth Carolina r,er6fies that the specified category of acti�ity wil! nvt vivlate
applicable po�tians of 5ections 3d1, 302, 3Q3, 306 and 307 of the Pu61ic Laws 92-5q0 ar�d 95-217
iF conducted in accardance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Any prapased fil! or modi�ication oF wetla�ds andlar waters, ir��luding streams, under this Generaf
Certification requ9res appEicatEan ta, and written appro�al From the Divisiun af Water Quality �the
"Divisian"} �xcept far the singfe family lat exem�tion described below.
Appli�ation and wrik�en appro�al is nai required for constructian QF a driveway tQ a single farrsily 1vt
as ]ong as the drtveway invnlves less than �5 fee� af tempvrary andlor permanent stream channel
impa�ts, inclucfing any in-siream s#abilizatian needed for the crossing. This activity must meet aA
of the Conditians of CerE9fication listed below. 1f any af these Conditions cannot be met, ar if the
activity is assaciated with ar in r�ponse ta a Natice of V�olatian frorr� the �i►►isian of
Water �uality or i�e NC Dryisivn af Land Resvuroces, then wrttten approval from the
Di►rision is required.
1n accordance with iVorth Carafina Genera4 5tatute 5ection 743-215.317[ej, written approval far a
4�1 Water Gluality General �ertif�cation musf inc[ude the appropriate fee. If a projecf alsa
requires a GAMA Permit, ane payment ta bofh agen�ies shall be submitted and vyril! 6e the higner
of the two fees.
Canditians af Certif�catian:
1. iVo lmpacts Beyand those Author�zed in tne Writte� Approval or Beyond the Thresi�ofd for
L1se of tt+is CertiFication
Pfo w�ste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind sha�l oc�ur in wetlands, waters, or ripariaR areas
beyand the foatprint of 6he impa�ts autharized in t�e written apprvva! or beyond the
thresholds for use Qf this Certif�catian, in�luding in�identa� impacts. All �onstr�ctian activities,
including the design, instalfabon> operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion controf
Best Management Practir.es, shall be performed so that na violations of state water quality
standards, statutes, or rules oc�ur.
2. Standard Erosion and Sediment Control P�'aciices
Erosion a�d sediment control practices must be in full cnmplianQe with a�l specifications
gvveming the prvper desigr�, installatian an� operation and maintenanoe of such 8est
Management Practices:
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Water Quality Certificafion N°. 3704
a. Design, installation, o�reration, arrd maintenance of the sediment and erasion control
measures must be such that they eq�af, or exceed, the requirements specified in the
most recent �ersivn of the Narth Carolina Sedlment and Erosia►r Canira! Manual. The
devices shafl be maintained on all construction sifes, borrouv sites, and waste pile �spoil)
projects, including cantrac��r-Qwned or leased borrow pits assaciated with the prajecf.
b. For borrow pit sites, the erosivn and sediment cantrol rr�easures rnust �e desig�ed,
insialled, a�erate�, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version af th�
NQrth Caralina Surfa�e Mirring ManuaJ.
c. Reclamatian measures and impfementai�on must comply with fhe reclamation in
a�cordanoe with the requirements of fhe 5edimentation Pollubon Control Act ancf the
Mining Act of 19i9.
d. 5uffi�ient materials required far s�bifization andlar repair of erosion contral measures
and stormwafer routing and treatmenf shall �e an site st all times, except for publicfy
funded linear transporiation projects wfier� rrtaterials �an be accessed offsite in a timely
manner.
e. if the praject accurs in waters Qr watersheds classified as Primary iVursery Areas
�PNA's], Trout (Tr], SA, WS-I, WS-II, Nig� Quality [HQV11], or Dutstanding Resaurce
[DRV1f} waters, then the sediment and erosion control requirerrter�ts cantained within
Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds {15A NCAC 04B .a�2�Fj supercede afl ather
sediment and erosion oantrol requiremenfs.
3. Na Sediment and Erasivn Cenfral Measures in Wetlands ar Waters
5ediment and erosion contro� measures sha�Ed not be placed ir� wetiands or waters autside
of the permitted impact areas without prior approiral by the Division. If plaflement of sediment
and erosion control devices in ►nretlands and waters is unavaidable, design and �iacement of
temporary ernsion cn�troi measures shall not be oonducted in a manner that may result in
dis-equilibrium af wetlands ar stream [�eds or banks, adjacent to or upstrearn and down
stream afi the ak�ave structures. Al! sediment and erasion control devi��s shall �e removed
and tle� natural grade restared vuithin tuvo (�} months vf the date that the �ivisian of Land
Resources or locally defegated prvgram has released the projeck
�. Co�str�ction 5tarmwater Perm�t NCGfl'[4QQfl
llpon the approval of an Eros�on and Sedimentatian Gantrol Plan issued by the Qivisian af
Land Resources �OLR} or a DLR delegaied local erosion and sedimentation contral program,
an NPDES General stormwater permit �NCGQ10aa0} administered by the a9visian is
autamafically issued ta the project. '�his Ge�erai Permit allows stormwater to be discharged
dunng fand disturbing consfructivn activiiies as stipulated by can�itions in the permit. EF your
project is covered by this permit [applicable tv constructian projects that clisturb ane �1] or
more acres], full [�ompliance with permit canditions incfuding the sedimentaban control pfan,
self-man�toring, recard keeping and reparting requirements are required. A copy of this
permit and moni6aring report forrns may be faund at
hff :IIh2o, enr. sfafe.rrc. us/su/Forms Documents. hfm.
The Nvrth Caroli�a �epartmen# of �ransportatian [NCaDTj shall �e required to be i� ful!
complianre wilh tne conditions related tv vanstruction acti�ilies wifhin the most recent �ersion
06 their individual NRDES �NC500D25a} starmwater permi�.
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V1later Quality Cer#Efication N°. 3704
5. Work in the Ory
A!I wvrk in ar adjacent to stream waters shaf{ be �nnducted in a dry worlc area. Approved
best management pra�tir.es fr'am the most current version of the NC Sediment and Erosion
Control Manual, �r the !VC DDT Canstrucfion and Maintenance Activities Manual, sUch as
sandbags, rock herrns, cofFerdams, and ather di�ersion structures shall be used to minimize
excava#io� in flowing water. Facr,eptions fQ this candition req�ire su�mittal to, and approval
by, the Division of Water Quality.
6. Co�struction Moratoriums ar�d Coordination
If activities must oc�ur during periods of high biological activity �i.e. sea turtle or hird nesting},
then biologi�al ma�itoring may be required a# the request of othsr state or federa! agencies
and coordinated with these activities. This cqn�ition �an be wai�ed through written
concurreRce an a cas�by-case hasis upon reasonable justification.
Al! moratoriGms on constructfon acti�ities established by the NC Wildfife Resources
�ommission [WRC}, iJS Fish and Wildlife Service {U5FW5}, NC Qivision of Marine Fisher�es
{DMF), nr National Marine Fisheries 5ervice [I�MFS} ta lessen impacts on trout, anadrflmou5
f�sh, Iarv�Upost-larva! fishes and crustaveans, or vther aquatic species of �oncem s�aH be
impfemented. This cor�dition can be waive� throug� written con�urrence nn a case-by-case
basis upon rveasonable justification.
Wnrk within the twenty-five ��5} designated traui oourtties ar identified state ar �ederal
endangered or threatened species habitat shall be coor'dinated with the appropriate WFiC,
L15FWS, MMFS, andlor DMF persannel.
7. Riparian Area Pi-otectfon (Buffer} Rules
Rctivities iacated in the protecied 50-foot wide riparian areas twhether jurisdictional wetlands
or not), within the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, or Randleman [or any ather �asin with
buffer ru6esy, shall be limited ta "uses" identi�ied within and constructed in accardance with
15A HCAC 2B .��33, .0259, .Q25� �nd .4243, and shal{ be lacated, designed, constructed,
and maintained to have mir�imaf distur6ance #n protect water guality ta the maxim�m extent
practicable through the use of best managsment �ractioes. All butfer rule requirements,
in�fuding diffuse flow requirements, must he met.
8. Water Supply Watershed SuFfers
The 1 gD-foot wide r►egefative buffer (high-density development) or the 30.foot wide
�ege#ative buffer (law density de�elopment} shall he maintained adjacent ta all perennial
waters except far allowanc:es as provided in the Water 5upply Watershed Pra4ectian Rules
�15A PdCAC 26 .0212 thraugh A245].
9. lf concrete is used during the constnacfian, then a dry work area shau�d be snaintained to
prevent direct contact hetween cvring �ancrete and stream water. Water that inad�e�tently
cantacts uncured cancrete should not be discharged to surfa�e waters due to the potential for
elevated pH and possible aquatic I"rfe�sh kiils.
7�. Compensatory Mitigat�Qn
In acoordance wil#z 15A PlCAC 2H .fl506 [h}, corripensatory mitigation may I�e requiret! for
Ivsses of �}50 linear feet nr more vf streams andlor ane t1) acre or more of wetRands. For
linear, public transportation prajects, impa�ts equal to ar exceeding '15D �inear feet per siream
may require mit�gatian.
Water Quality Certifioation No. 3704

V1later C�uality CertifEcativn N°. 37Q4
ln watefsheds class�ed as: ❑RW, H[�W, Tr, WS-I, anri W5-II, compensatory stream
mittgation may be required at a 1:1 rat�o far not enly perennial but also intermittent stream
impa�ts equal ta or exceeding 95D feet, unless the project is a linear, publicly-fundecf
transpartatinn project, whi�h has a 15a-faat per-stream impact allawance.
Buffer mitigation may be requir�d for any projevt with Buffer Rules in e'fFe�t at the lnme of
application for buff�r impa�ts resu�dng from activities c[assified as "Allowable with Mitigatio�"
within the BufFer Rules ar require a variance uncier the SufFer Rules.
A deterrninatian of buffer, wetland and stream mitigatian r�equirements shalf be made hy the
❑ivision for any a}�plica6ors to use this Certification. I3esign anci monitoring pratoco[s s�all
iollow the U5 Army Carps of Engineers Wilmington ❑istrict 5tream Mi�igafian Gurde�ines
[April 2Qfl3}, or its subsequent updates. Campensat�ry mitigatian plans shal! be submitted
for wriiften D�vision ap�reval as required in thos� protocols. Alternatively, the Division will
acce�t payment into an in-lis� fee pmgram or eredik p�rchase fram a mitigation 6an�c.
Finally, the mitigation plan m�st be implemented andlor conskructed hefvre any permanent
building or structUre on site is occupied. ln the case af public road prajects, the miligation
plan must be implemenfed before the rQad is Qpened tn the pUblic whenever pra�tical or at
ihe earliest reasonable time durin� the construciion af the proje�t. Prvof of payment to an in-
lieu Fee program or midgaf�on bank must be provided to the Divisian tv satisTy this
requirement.
11. For af I activi�es requiring �e-alignme�t of streams, a stream relacativn pfan must be inci�ded
for written Division approvai. Relocated stream designs shQuld include the same dimensivns,
patterns and profiles as the existing channel {or a stable reference reach if the existing
char�nef is unstable}, to the maximum extent practical. ihe new channei should �
constructed in the dry and wa#er shall �ot be turned into the new channel untif the banks are
stabifized. Vegetatign used For permanent bank stabifization shall be limi6ed to r�ative waody
species, and shaulcf inalude esha5lishment af a 30-foot wide woocled and an adjacent 20-foot
wide vegefated buffer on bvth sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent
practical. A transitional phase incarporating appropriate ernsi�n contro� matting materials
and �dl9ng estahlis�ment is allowabla. Rip-rap, A-.lacks, ovncrete, gabians or ather hard
structures may l� allowed if if is necessary ta maintain the physicaf integrity af the stream,
however, UZe applicant rrtust provide written justifir,ati�n and any calcu�atians used fo
determine the extent of rip-rap co�erage. Please nvt� that if the stream relacation is
conducted as a stream restaration as defined in the US Army Corps of Engir►eers Wilmington
Qistrict, April 20D3 St►ear►� Mitigation Guidelrnes, the restored length can be used as
compensatory mitigation fer the impacts resulting from #he re�ocation.
12. Sformwater Management P[an Requirements
A. For appiicants other than the North Carolina E?epartment aF Transportation, a
5tormwater Management Plan in a�vordance with the version of Stormwater
Ma�agement Plan (SMP] Requirernenis far Applicanfs other ihan fhe North
Carolina Depart�nent of TransAortation pasted an the D�vision web site at the time
of appli�atian shall be provided for any project fhat meets both of the follawi�g two
r.riteria:
i. Requires �is 401 Water Qua[ity Certification, [regardless of whether
written authorizativn is required by the Di�isionj, AND
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Vllater QuaE�ty Certi�icativn N°. 3l'a4
ii. Contains ane or mare drainage areas that are anticipated to ha�e
impervious 5ur#ace cover Qf equal ta vr greater than 2d per�ent. When
drair�age areas are of�cuit to delineate ar when a packet of high density
exists wifhin a drainage area, fhe ai�ision shall use best professiona!
judgmentt4 apply the 5MP requirement as appropriate. Use of this
CeRification to construct a private driveway to one single-family
residenfiaf lat wilE nat trigger the storrrtwater management plan
requirement.
B. Far the North Carnlina �epartmenk of Transportation, compliance with MCD�T's
Indi�idual NP�ES permit NC5000254 shalE serve to satisfy this canditian.
13. If this Water Quality Gertification is u�d #o a�cess building s�tes, afi lots owned by ttie
applicant must be buildahle without additional fil. Far Toad canstruc#ion purposes, this
General Water Qua�ity Certifica�on shafl only he utili�ed frorrE natura! high ground to naturaf
high ground.
74. Plac�ment af Culverts and ather Structures in Waters and Wetlands
'�he application musf include �onstructian pl�ns witF� cross-sectianal details in order to
indicate that the current stability of fhe stream will be �aintair�ed ar enhanced [i.e., nvt result
in head cuts}.
Culverts req�ired for this }�rQjeck shall be designed a�d installed in su�h a manner that the
original stream profiles are nat aftered and allow fvr aquatic life moveme�t during law ftows.
ExisGng stream dimensiQ�s {including khe cross sectian dimensions, pattern, and lor�gitudinal
�raiife) must be maintained ahove and beiow iocations of each cuh►ert. Placement of cufverts
and ather struetures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed beiow the el�vation of
the stceambed 6y ane faot for al! cul�erts with a diameter greater than 48 in�hes, and 2D
percent of the culv2rt diameter for culverts having a diameter less than or equal to 48 inches,
to allnw low flow passage af water and aquatic fife unless otherwise justified and approved by
the Division
It�s#allation of culve�ts in wetlands must ensure conbn�ity of water mo►�ement and be
designed ta adequately aocommodate high wafer or flaod conditians. Additionally, when
rQadways, causer�vays �r ather filf prvjects are constructed across FEMA-designated
floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts ar bridges must be provided to maintain
the natural hydralvgy oF the system as v►rell as prevenf oonsfriction oF the �oodway tt�at may
result i� destabifization af streams or rwetlands.
Rny rip rap required far narmai pipe burial and stabilization shall b� buried su�h that fhe
Qriginai stream elevation is restared and mainfained.
The estal�lishment of native, woady vege#ation and other soft stream bank stabilization
techniques must be used where practicabEe instead of rip-rap or ather hank hardening
methods.
'[5. Additi�nal sife-specifc conditions may be added ta the written aAproval in order ta ensure
r.amplia�ce with all appli�able water quality and effluent standards.
'!E. !f an envirnnmental dacument is required under the Nationa! or State Environrrrental Policy
Act (�l�PA or SEPAj, then this General Certifi�ation is nnt vafi� until a Finding of No
Significant fmpact [F�NSI} or Record af �ecision (ROa} is issued Gy the State
Cfearirsghause.
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17. Deed nofi%ca�vns ar similar mechanisrns shall be placed on aN reta+ned jurtsdictiona!
wetla�ds, waters and protecti�e buffers in order ta assure �omplianoe for fuiure wetland,
water and huffer impact. �hese mechanisms shall he put in plaoe at tFre time of recor�fing af
the property, or of individUal Iots, whiche�er is appropriate. A sample deed notificatiun car�
be downRoaded irflm the 40i1Wetlands Unit web site at ht�:llh2o.enr.state.nc.uslncwetlands.
The text ot the sam�le deed notificat�on may � modified as appropriate to suit to a specific
praje�t.
18. Certificate of Completian
When i[vritten authorization is required for use of this certification, upo� campletion af a!I
permitted impacls included witt�ir� the appraval and any s�bsequent modifica�vns, the
applicant shall be required to retum t�e certificate of cample#ion attached ta the approval.
One copy of the certifi�ate shall be sent to ths �WQ CentralOfF�ce in Raleigh at 155Q Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, �VC, 27699-1fi5�.
19, Th9s General Cer#i�catior� shall expire three �3) years from the date nf issua�ce of ti�e written
approval from the Division or on the same day as the expiratian da#e oF tt�e carresponding
Nationwide Permit 34 ar Regional General �errnit '�982UDD31. Irz aocordance with �er�erai
Stat�te 136-44.7B, certifications issued to the NCa�T shall expire only upon expira�ion of the
federal 444 Permit. The conditions in eifect on the date of issuan�e af Certificat"son for a
sp�ci�c preject sha41 remain in efFect For the Hfe af �he project, regardless of the sxpiratiar�
date of this Certification. lf the cnnstruction process for appro�ed a�tivities wi�l overiap the
expiration and renewaf date af the correspond+ng 4D� Permit and the Corps a�fnws for
continued use af the 404 Rermit, ther� the G�nera! Cert�i5cation shali also remain in efFect
without requiring re-applicadon and re-approval to use this �ert;�icatian for fhe specific
impa�ts already appro�ed.
20. The applicantlpermittee and their authorized agents shall cor�duct al! activities in a rrranner
consistenf with 5tate water qualify standards �inciuding any requirements resulting from
campliance with §3Q3[dj Qt the Ciean Water Actj, and any other appropriate requirements af
State and Fsderaf �aw. If the Division determines that s�ch standards ar faws are not being
met, including failure to svstain a designated or achieved use, or that State or Federal faw is
heing v9olated, or that Further �onditions are necessary to assure complianoe, then ihe
Division may reevaluate and mod3fy this Generai Water Qualiiy Cert'Ef'i�ati4n.
Non-complianoe with or violatian of the conditions herein set forth hy a specific fill projeck r►'iay
result in revocation of thFs Certificatian for the project and may alsa result in criminal ar�dlor ci�i!
penalties.
The Director of the Plorth Caroiina Di�ision of Water [�uality may require submission of a formal
ap�lication far Individual Certification for any pTofect in this category of acti�ity , if it is determined
that t�e project is likeiy tn nave a sigrsificant adverse effect upan water yuality including state or
ferlerally listed endangered nr threatened aquatic species or degrade the waters sa that existing
�ses ai the we#land or dawnstream vuaters are pre�fuded.
�ublic hearings may he held for specifrc a�piications vr group of applications prior tv a
Certification decision iF deemed in the {�u�lic's besf interest by the Directvr of the Narth Caralina
Q�visian of Water Qualiry.
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Water Quali#y CertificatEon N°. 37Q4
EFf�tive date: No�ember '�, 2047
�IVISIDN QF WATER QEIALITY
By
C �
Coleen H. Sullins
Directar
Hrs[ory Note: Water Qualfty Certification Numher 37Q4 replaces Water Quality Certification
Number 2'f 77 issued on Novemher 5, 198T; Water Quality Cer�ficatian Numher �fiG� issued on
January 27, 1992, Water Quality Certifrcation Numher 2732 fssued an May 1, '1992; Water �uafity
Certification Number 3103 issued on February 1 T, 7997; Water Q�ality Certi�ication Number 3�89
issued on J[ane 1, 2a00; Water Quality Certifi[�tion Number 3375 issued March �i8, 20�2, Water
Quality Cert'rf'icatiun Number 34D4 issued March 2d�3 and Water Quality Certifi�ation Number
3fi27 issued March 20�7. This V1IQC is rescinded when the Corps of E�gineers re-authorizes
Nationwide Permit ']4 or Regional Genera! Permit 9982pD03'!or when deemed appropriate by the
Director of the Di�ision af Water Quality.
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