20161131 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20161213

Environmental
Qua(rty
PAI�MCCRORY
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DONAI.I> R. VAN Dk?R VAART
Scz�u:ar�
JAY ZIMMERMAN
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December 13, 20 i 6
Guilford Countv
NCD W R Project No. 20161131
Bridge 456 on SR 2136
TIP Project No. B-5345
WSS Element No. 46059.1.1
APPROVAL of 40l WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION and Jordan Lake BUFFER AUTHORIZATION
with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Philip S. Harris, III, P.E., CPM
Natural Environment Section Head
Project Development and Environmental Ana!ysis
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1598
Dear Mr. Harris:
You have our approval, in accordance with the condirons listed below, for the following impacts for the pmpose of
replacing Bridge 45h over Brush Creek on SR 2136 (Fleming Road) with a new bridge in Guilford County:
Site
Steeain Im acts in the �a e Fear River B2sin
Tempora�y Fill in Permanent Fill in
Perennial Stream Perennial Stream
(linear ft) linear tY TotalStream Impact
(linear ft)
Causeway Stabiliz tion Bridge Stati liz tion
1 ' �2 —� Z� -- ---�---3 i - --- l09
Totals 72 37 109
Notes: 10' of iemp. impacts Cor bank stabilization and 16' uf perm. impacts for bank stabilization ue
Total Stream Impac[ Tor Project: 109 linear feet.
Si[e I Fill
2
3
4
5
O.OA
0.10
Wetland Im acts in the Ca e Fear River Basin ri
Exca��ation Mechanized Clearing Hand
<0.01
- - <0.01
0.18 - 0.05
—_i_
Total Wetland impact for Project: 0.23 acres (rounded).
� �-Nothin� Co�np.irc� ��- -
State of Nurth Cemiins ��, (iuv;ronmen!al Qua:ity
!til l T,�ail Servicc Center i Raiei3h_?Jo:*h Cerclin�27ti99-I51I
91? 7G7-9GOG
Stream lmpacts
Requ�ring
Mitigation
Qinear ft)
;d to the deWur.
Total Wetland
lmpac[ (ac)
0.09
0.04
0.01
0.01
_ Q23

Zone 1
S:�e < I�pact
. _ f �§� ���
_. . 1 1'9U'
(Road)
_._ _ _ t ° 5,387
(Brid e)
._ 2 ,. 263
minus
Wetlands
in=�ore 1
'(sq'ft)
: iss
Jordan Lake Ri arian
= Zone 1 Zone 1 Buffer
Buffers (not Mitigation
svetlands) � : ' ` fl2e�uired
_ (sq ft) (using 3:1 ratio)
?;74� , -
Buffer Im acts _
Zone 2 minus'
Impact Wetland�
�Sq ft� in Zone ..
(sq ft)
3,Q08 1,862
155 5,232 - 1,203
115 - 148 (444) -
.42� .5,976 - 4,2ll..
Total Buffer Impact for Project: 11,763 square feet
0
= Zone 2 Zone 2 Buffer
Buffers Mitigation
(not Required
we�lands) (as�ng 1.5:1
s ft ratio)
1,?46 -
1,203 -
2,349 - - -. : . _ ,
�-� .--� The project shall.be co�structed in.accordance with your application dated received November 15, 2016. After
__ .__._ _.__ reviewing yonc 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. This
approval is also valid for the Jardan Lake Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC .02B .0267). 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.
-,_ _,. :...,�-. ,Th�s.appr�v�l.is_u�lic� salely:f�r..the ptirpose and de�ign des�ribe� in your ap�!l�cation (unless modifi.ed below).
_�- L _� .: �:. �ha�.:lu yoi:l��Yrc�ject-chan��; }o�a=must noiify 6hP rIGDWR an� submii a:.��a ap�lication. If the �ropert:� is scld, the
_. _ �.... -. . new.ownerrnust�be giuen a coUy of this Certif cation and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
,_._ :.. wit� ali t�e conditicns.-�:If t�tal �vztl�-��-fills for th�s project (uow ar ;n the fizture) exvee� or�e acre, or of total
---� --��-- impacts fo-streams (now�or m-thefuture)�exceed 1501inear feet, compensatory mitigation may oe required as
._ __ ... �,described in-1�5A:NCAC 2H -.0506.(h) (6) and (7). Additional buffer impacts may require compensato,y mitigation
as described in 15A NCAC U2B. 0295. Fo'r this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in
-� - � the attached certification(s) and any additional conditions listed below.
Conditjon(s) oi Certification: '
Project Specifac Conditions
•. - 1. All stormwater runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through siream buffers at non-erosive velocities, unless
. olherNise approved by this certification. (15A NCAC .02B .0267)
.. .. _. 2. �. All riparian b�zffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shal� be restored to the
� ''preconstrucrion contours and revegetated,lVlaintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody
� spzcies•by the end of the growing season following completion of constractiun. For the purpose of this
.. condition, maintained buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation cerridor that will be subject to
,..regular.NCDOT maintenance aotivities including mowing. The area with non-maintained buffers shall be
. permanently� revegeta±ed with native woody species before the next gowing season follewing completion of
constraction. (15A NCAC .02B .0267)
3. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0267, sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
. buffer without prior approval by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and
� :t = • � - : � � � _ : �rosio�� conh•ul devices in Zone_l, ��atside ef ihe apprav�d project ir:ipa.ts, �riywhere en t�is projeci. lYlare�vPr,
:. � t. r sedimeri±:and eros:an_centrol dayi�zs sha11 �e allowed in Zone 2 of the b�affers pravi�ed that Zone � is not
_._ .. cempromise� and that �ischarge is releas�d as di;�i.ise fl�w.

4. ��A:-�y madifications ta this 401 Water Quality Certification that proposs additional stream impacts or increased
impervious surface requiring additional stormwater management may be subject the Jordan Water Supply
Nuiiien� Sirategy (15A NGACO2� .0267). The NCDOT shall �oord'uiate with the NCDWR prior to suUmitting
a modification request to determine the applicability of the Jordan Water Supply Nutrient Straiegy.
5. As a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be
aci:omplished:in strict comnliance with the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for
� Constu�tion aad Maintenar.ce�.hctiyities. f 15A 1�TCAC 02F� .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H ASQ6(b)(5)]
6: - The.post-construction rer.loval of any temporary bridge structures must reti:rn the project site to its
-=precenstruction contours and elevations. T'he impacted areas shal: be revegetated with appropriate native
species. f 15A NCAC U2H .0506(b)(2)
� 7. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge direct?y into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge �
- a��d pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swa:es, pre-fomled scour holes, vegeiated buffers, eta}
before entering the stream. Please refer to the most recent version of the North Carolina Department of � �-�
Transportation Stormwater Best Management Practices Toolbox manual for approved measures. [15A NCAC
02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]
8. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes
aqaatic l:fe passage. Bioengineeri�-�g boulders or structures should bs properly designed, sized and installed.
[15A NCAC 02H.0506(,b)(2)] � - - �
9. 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 prior to discharging directly into streams. Mowing of existing
vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged.
� � -_ •10. NCDOT shall be in compliance with the NPDES Permit N�S000250 issued to the NCDOT, including the
'- �- applicable requiremerits of General�Permit NCGO10000 for Construction Activities. (15A 1�TCAC 4B.0124[a]-
l.eJ) =... --
�, 1 i.: Co7npensatory. iniiigaiion for impacts to 14$ square ieet of protecced riparian h«f"rers �n Zone i shall oe
-_..-_. _•-requi�ed__ W�-understand:that:you have chosen to perform compensztory :ni.tigatior for impaats to protected ,. .
•... . buffers threugh use of the-North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (D1�IS) (forrnerly NCEEP). -.- -. -- -
._ _._ _._ _.`._ Mitigatinn.for unavoidable impacts.to Jordan Lake Riparian Buffers shall be provided in the Cape Fear River _ .
° Basu-� and done ni-accordarice with �15A NCAC .02B .0295. The D�IS has indicated in a letter dated November
- _ - 14; 2016 that they will assume responsibility for satisfying the compensatory mitigation requirements for the ..,. .
above-referenced project, in accordance with DMS's Mitigation Banking Instrument signed June 14, 2016.
G�neral Conditio�s
1. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and
� � streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater
than 48 inches, and 20 percent �f the culvert diameter for culverts haE�iag a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow
low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including
temporary erosion-control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of
.. .._. wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and downstream of the above structures. The applicant
-- - is requirEd to prov:de evi�lencz that the e�uilibrium is being rnaintained if rsquested in ;�7iting by PvCDVVR. If
. . this condition is.unabl� to be met due to bedrock or other limi±ing features encountered diu-ing construction,
please contact NCD WR for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification
will be required. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
2. _If concrete is usecl d«ring construction, a dry work area shall Ue maintained to prevent direct conta�t between
- cu; i��� c��ncrete an3 sir�anZ wate� . Water thai i�iacive:-tently acniacts arccure� �or.crete shail not bP uischar�ed
to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. [15A NCAC
02B.0200]
3. llu-ing the construction of'the project; no staging of equipm�nt �f any kind is permitted in ��aters of the'J.S.,
or protected riparian buffers. [15A NCAC 02H.C506(bl(2)�

• �--- v�-�-4�. � The dimension, �pattern and profle of the stream abave and below the crossing shall r.o� be modified.
Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [ 15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(2)] '
5. T'he 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.
[15ANCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] � 4
__-° 6. The Pzrmittee shall.ensure.that the final design drawings adhe,-e to the permit and to the perniit drawings
-. -- -_submitted for appraval. [ISA NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c�(2)]
-�= 7. All w�rk in or adjacent to`stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
.__ ... _.. the most current version.of NCDO'T 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)]
8. 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)]
_ 9. All mechanized equipment-operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
• - - - � - � � = • -contaminatio�i �of stream -waters frori fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or �th•,r toxic materials. [ 15A NCAC
02H.050�(U)(3)]
L0. _. N.o rock, sand or _other materials _ shall be .dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this ____._
certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
11. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters
is prohibited. [15A NGAC �2H.0506(b)(3)] � " ' '
-�-- -r � i2: - T'he permitiee and�its auihorized agents�shall conduct ifs accivities in a manner consistent with State water quality �•
-�:-. :.- .- :-_ .` standards (including ar�.y. requiremerits resulting from compliance with &303(d) of the Clean Water Actl and any
-�- ..�. __-,_ .otiizr. appropriate requirements-oi�State and Federai iaw. If the NC�V�Tc iletermines that such staiidards ui laws -.�._-:-� __
__� ___ -_---are_not.bsing:m.et:(in�luding:the-failure to sustaxn a designated or achieved-use)•or that State or federal law is being_ __-
_.... .,. ._.,. ._ .:violated, or-that•fi.uther.conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modif}� -..-.-. _-. .
this cerkification. [1SA NCAC 02B.0200] _ �=�== =-
,. _... � 1�. : All ,fill sloges_located in jurisdictional._wetlands shall be placed at sloges no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise
� authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
:_ .-.. .. :... <1.4. A copy_of#his Water::Qtiality_Certification shall be maintained on the constru�tion site at all times. In addition, the
,_.. .,.; .-, = Water Quality Gerti'fication and�all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maint2ined with the Division Engineer
� andthe on-site project rnanager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
,�_ 15: The. outside buffer, wetland or ��ater boundary located within the construction corridor approve� by this
-�-... �; �. authorizaiion�shall-be�clearly marked by highly visible fencing priar to any land disturUing activities. Itnpacts to
a"reas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0501
and .0502] -
�_ _,_,. ,-_lfi. - The-issuan�e of ±his certification�does not exempt the Permittee from complyLng 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 control requirements, etc.
._: ,_. ��- 1_7. .-;T'n���er_��itt:,a>'s.i�li ,�epti� a�y violations of �h:is certifcatir�n to it��e ri�:isi�rs �f �%atei �Pso�,�•ces witl-�in 24 hours
of discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
_-.� .__ �.i3. ::7Jpen°rom�ietion.of t�e.rrojevt (inel;iding anv impaets 2t associated borro�� or waste sites;; tne NCDOT Division
� Cngineer (�r appo;ntee) shall.comrlete and return the enclose� "C�ertific3t�on. of Com�ieti�n Form" to notify the
_- .. . _ : : ._ .. � �Iv'CI3�VR wheii all•wark i'�cluded`ui the 40l �ertification has �een com�pleted. [15A NCAC a2H.0502(f}]

19. Native riparian vegetation must be reestablished in the riparian areas within the construction limits of the project
-- � �- �� by the encl ofthe grow;ng season following com�letion af constraction. [15A NCAC 02B.G2G7(10)]
20. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites,
_� be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required si.�ce that is a direct impa�t from road
constructior. 2ctivities.f 15P. NCAC �J2H.OSOf(b)�3) ar.d (c)(3)�
21: Erosion and sediment�control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the p:oper
� desigr�; ir.stallation and operatio� and malintensnce of such Best Management Practices in order to protect st:rface
waters standards [15A NCAC; 02H.G506(b)(3) and (c)(3]):
a. �The erosion and �sed:ment control measures far the praject must be designed, installed, operated, and
- � maintained in accordance with�tre rriost : ecent version of the North Carolir�u Sedirnent ahd Er•osion Conirol
Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be
- - -• such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specifed 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.
. __._ .a For borrow pitsites,:the.emsion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, anci
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.
22. 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}]
-_ ...- ir you.wish to contest anystaiement in tY�e atia+;hed CerLificatioii you must n"le a petition for an adm�nis+�ative -':
- � �• -. .- :-�hearing.•:You may_ob�ain-the_�etition-form.fr�m the office o: Adm.inistrative �earin�s. You must-file the petiticn - _ _: ,
. ._.:. �uith .the office of Administrative Hearings within sixt;� (60) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is .onsidered --.- -�
. __ ._ : tiled when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
- � .�drninistrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday Uetween the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpr,1, except
:� -. for official state holidays: The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of -
Administrative Hearings.
.. -. The petit�on may be faxed-provided the original �nd one copy ef the document is received by the Office 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 Hearuigs
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Telepnone: [phone], Facsimile: (9l9 j 431-31J0
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
1�1r. Sam M. Hayes, Generai Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
16�J i ^Jiail Service �entes
,.'i1,�is lctter. �ompletes the r�view of the Divisioji of V�'ater Resources ander Secti�n �O 1 of the C�ear �Vater Act. If you
1-iave any questions, please.cor.tact Dave Wanucha at [phone] or Bave.Wanucha@ncdenr.�ov.

Sincerely,
i�° i��
/i �f "��/�7
(;��� S. Jay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resoumes
Elec[ronic copy only distriou[ion:
Dave Bailey, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Jerry Pazker, NCDOT Division 7 Er�viror.rrental Officer
Nicole Thomson, NCDOT Division 7 Environmzn[al Supervisor Assistant
Jim Mason, NCDOT PDEA (jsmusornirncdo[.eov)
Carla Dagnino, NC Departmen! of Traasportation
Beth Harmon. Division of Mitiga[ion Services
Travis W'ilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
File Copy

Ertvironm en tal
Qualiry
NCDWR Project Na.:
�pplicant:
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Qoality Certifecation:
County:
P�"I� MCCKORI'
I)ONAI.I7 R. VAN DER VAART
<.z�.�....�,
JAY 7.IMMRRMAN
Certificate of Completion
Upon complztion nf all work approvzd within the 401 Water Quality Certificatior� or applicable Bnffer Rules, and
any subsequent modificaticns, the applicant is required to remrn this certificate to the 401 Transportaticn Permitting
Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This form
may be ��turned to NCDWic by tl�e applicane, the applicant's' authorized agent, or the proiect engineec [t is not
necessary to send certificates from all of these.
App(icant's Certification
�, , 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 Cer[itication and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specitications, and other supporting materials.
Signatt:re: DatP: --------- --- _---- ---
Agent's Ce: tif:ea@nn
�, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the conshvction such that the construction was observed to be built withm substantial
compliance and 'uitent of the 401 Water Quality Certitication and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materiels.
Signature:
Engipeer's Certifcation
Partial Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, haviag 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, doe care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construc[ion sucn that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compiiance and intent of the 401
Water Quafty� Certitication and Butter Rules, the approved plars and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registrs[ion No.
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