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Home My WebLink About20161151 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20161212Environmen tal Quafity Sitt Totals Pnl� b1CQiOItl' DONALU IL. VAN Dh;R VAART JAY GIMMI�:ItMn�l December i2, 2016 F.deecombe County NCD W R Project No. 20 i 61151 SR 1250 TIP No. U-4762 .4PPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION and TAR-PAMLICO BUFFER AUTHORIZATION, with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Mc Tim Littl2, P.E., Divisioa Engineer NCDOT, Divisio�� 4 PO Box 3165 Wilscn, NC 27395-3:65 Dear Mc Little: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of widening SR 1250 in Edgecombe County: Site � 2 Stream Im acts in the Tar-Pamlico River Racin i'ermanent Fill in Incermittent Temporary ►mpac[ tu iniermitten[ Cire�m (Iinear ftj � Strtia�i �linear ft; IS ' 28 14 30 Total I 2° I 58 Total Stream [mpact for Project: 8? linear feel. Tar-Pamlico Ri arian Buffer Im acts Zone 1;mpaM , Zone 1 Baffar Mitiga:ion Required _ Zonc 2 Impact s ft asi�a 3:1 ratio (s ftj 2465 N/A 1674 2453 N/A 1627 4918 0 3301 * n/a ="Corai for Site is less than I/3 acre and 150 linear feet of impack no n Tetal B�dfer Impact for Projech A219 square feet. Tuiai Stream Impact (I�nesr ?tj iJ 44 8? Zane 2 Buffer Mitigation :equired (usirg 1.5:1 ratic N/A N/A 0 ion required The project shall bz construtted in accordance with your application received NovemSar 21, 2016. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Cerification Number 3886. This certificntion co�respon:is tc the Natiorwide Pemrt 14 issued by the Co�ps of En�inee: s. This aporoval is also valid for the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Kules (I SA NCAC .02B .0295). In addition, you should acquire any other fec�eral, st�te or Iocal permits before you proceed wrth your project includine (but not limi[ed tol Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying �04 pertnit. ""Nothi»g Co�nparrs - � Sta:e uf t�eN� �a�olina �, En�iroinne�iCal Qusll.ry 16t I Mail Servico Cente�'i RelciglL No1h Cerolipa e7b95-ibI I 919.�u.'a0�Y7 This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). - --•- 5iiould your project chauige; you must notify the NCDWR and submit a r�ew appiication. If the �,roperty is sold, the new owner musi be given a copy ofthis Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsibie for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total � impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 1501inear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as _ ._ _ . . , ..described i� 1SANCAG 2H ;OSQ6 (hl (6).and (7). Addition.al buffer imnacts may require compensatorv mitigation , �� a; 3eserib�d �n �1:5A,NCAC 2B.0259;.Fo,~�this approval to remain valid, you must adhere tc tl:e conditi�n� l:sted in � the certification and any additional conditions liste3 �elow. Conditions of Certification: -�- �- _1: -LTnless otherv��ise�approved in�this-certification, placement of culverts and othe: structures in open waters and ,- � str;,ams; sha11 t�e placed below`trie e'.e��ation af the st�earr�bed by �n� foot for al1 culve:-ts with a diameter gea�er than . .. 48 inches, and 20 -percent-of.the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flov�� ... � 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 .. t... -_.; .banks, ad;ac.ent�to or-upstream and downstream of the above stn:ctures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by the NCDWR. If this condition is unable to be met - - � - - - - � due°ta bedrock� or-other �limiting-features �encountered during construction, please contact the NCD�'VR 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. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes _ aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] -- --�-- - �- 3;• For ail-streams�being impacted dueto�site dewatering activities, the site shall be graded to its preconsiruction `-��- '- - - ��°= corit6iu5 arid'reve'getated with appropriate native species. [i5A NCAC U2H.0506(b)(2)] ._'.:. ..:-:_:� :4..:The=stream channel;shall �be:excavated no_aeener than the natural bed rnaterial of the s�team, to the mvcimum extent �� -. _-- _:�-.practicaole. zEfforis must:be �nade�.to-:minirriize im�iacts to the stream banks, as weli as to vegetaki�n responsibie for . �. . . _ _. -... �_•� �nainta.ining:the_s�eam.bank�stabiliiy� Any appli�able : iparian buf�er irr.pact for �.ccess to stream cha�nel shall be ._ _ _ _. .. _ __ . _ :. �, _ . -. �_temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. [15A NCAC 02H.Q506(b)(2)] � - - -- - �- -�-�� •�� 5: =A11 starnwater raiioff°shali be�directed-as sheetflow ttirough s�eam l�uffers at non-erosive veiocities, unless : ._. _ otherwise approvPd by this cerfification. [15A NCAC 2BA259] . . .�� 6. All riparian�b�:ffers impacted by.the�placement of tempora.ry fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the ___ '. ._:,.. _. .._,:preconstniction cont�urs:and revegetated. Maintained'auffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody _, ._ _. .,... .species .by the.end of the growing.season following completion of construction. For the p�arpose.of this condition, --- �-� mainta,ined buffer�areas are defined as`areas within the iransportation corridor that will be subject to regular NCDOT •� ��- maintenance activities �including mowing. T'he area with non-maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with �- ....- �native weody species before the next growing season following completion of construction. [15A_ NCAC 2B.0259] . %. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B.0259(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of.any Tar- _,.._ P.amlico Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and .. �- .. � er.osian can�rcl�ciev�ces�in Zone 1, cutsicie �f the appraved project impacts, any�wii.,re on this project. Morzover, .. -.,__ sediment and erosion control cievices shall be allowed in Zone 2 ofthe buffers provi.ded that Zone 1 is not compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow. , -._._.�. ° 3:� If concrete is=used.during co�►structiori;.a dry wurk araa shall be maintaine� to.prevent direct contact beiwee�i .._.. __ r.:. .�ur,ing_concrete_and.stream water.._ Water that inadvertently contacts unci�red concr�te shall not be discharged to : - . . . . , sr.riace waters �tae.tc,_+�ie. poiential fcT.elevqtaci piI and �os�:�le �qunt�c l�fe ai.�d i�i� kilis. [l5A Ititi�C �J2B.C20G] . 9. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected : �p�rian bi;ffers. [15A NCAC 02H.(i506(b)(2.1] -. � __ _= k 10: The: dimension;. pattz��n:anci� prafile of the�.stream above ane� he;ovv thz erossing shall nc�t be m��ified. Disturb�d , ° . : � �o��pla�ns�"and."strea�tis.:shall �e restiored to n�tural geumorpr,ic conditions. [15A NCAC �?2HASG6(b;�2)] � 11. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream ��° -• -�--staYilization-shall be=placed in strea�n chanr�els in such a manner that it does i�oi impede aquaiic life passage. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b j(2)] 12. The Permittee shall ensure that the fmal design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings �_ . . submitted far approval. [15A NCAC 02H .Q507 (c) and ] SA NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)] .... ,. ._.�1�: All w�rk in or adjacent to stream waters:shall be con�ucted in a dry war� area. Appro��ed BMP meas-ares from ... _-.:- �the most current version of NGDOT Construction and Maintenar.ce Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, - y� ��•cofferdams and ather diversion strizcture's shall be us�d to prevent excavatior. in f.cwir.g water. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3,) and (c)(3)] �--- -- �� - 14: -Heavyequipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the strearn charuiel in order to mi�imize -�- - ��° -sedirier:tation and reduce the•introductioii of other pc�llutants into the stream. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] � 15. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent --- ---contamination -of stream �-waters from •fi:els; lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A NCAG 02H.0506(b)(3)] -_ --� •_ -- • 16.-1`To � rock; ° sand ar- other � materials sha11 be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by tr.is °- �-��=-°- certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] - - -- =� =-- =- �--- _ _ .1,7. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters ._ ._. is prohibited. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] 18. T'he permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality � - - � - • - � - � standards (including any�requireinents resulting from com�liance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other = - � -� -�-- •�-��-- =' appropr-iate requirements •of State and Federal �law: If the N�;D Wt� determines that such standards or laws are not being- �--- =�-- -- -�--�- ��- --- met��including-the failure to sustain a`designated` or achievzd use) ar that State or federal law is being violated, or that _._.. :-: .__ :�_ furtiier conditions'are necessarv to assure comnliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this.certification. f 15A -_.- .�..� _. _._ NCEiCG2BA20G] - - . - :_:. .... ; _ _.:. �.___.-: :,_19.-A:c�py-.of_this �JVater�Quality:,Certification shall be maintained on the eonstcuction site at all times. In,addition, the . -_�;� :: . ; �. _.�. _-_ .� Water:Quality Certification an'd 'all subsequent moditications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and • - •- �-�� the on=site project manager: [15A NCA� 02H .0507(c) and 15A 1vTCAG 02H .0506 (U)(2) and (c}(2}] • �� - 20. ' The outside buffer, wetland or- water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this ��.... : authorization; including all�non-cemmercial bo:ro�m and «�aste sites associated with the project, shall be clea:ly ma:ked . .�.. :_.. .: _..�.<_ by hi�hi_y.�isible_fericing,prior to_any-.land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless _.. . .. . .. . . .other�uise aLith�rized by this certification. [1SA NCAC 02H.0501. and .0502] , • - � 2L �The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, ��- �� - .. .- ---regulations, or: ordinances that may be. impose� .by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having :. .��- :- -�.. ��-• jurisdictiou;-including�-but not �limited tu applicaUle buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. . - -- .. -:� 22. The,�ermittee shall-.eport a.ny�violations�of�this �czrtification to the �ivision of �'Vaier Resourc�s withnx 24 houis of. °- . , discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)] - - - • , �� 23. Upon completion of the project (iricluding any impacts at associafed borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division � �_�.''� _ Engineer (or �vi��mever;is :the autliorized agent .if a nou-NCDOT praject} shall complete ,and return the Enclosed :. : - _�: <.� ,"Ceriificatiot�-:of.Cn�npletion Eorm"- io noiify_ the -NCD�i7R when all work included in .the 401 Certif cation has been �: _::_:. <F _. ;._ _. . ._ ��rip�eted. ['_ SA idCAC 02H.050%(�] _ . . _. . .. 24. Native xiparian vegetation (i.e., trees and shrubs native to your geographic region) must be reestablished in the � . , t_ _:, �.; ripariari �reas-w�thin the co�istrucii�n limi#s :of.*.he. pro;ect by tbe en3 of ihe gca�-ing season �olloyswing cornptetion of ,� _ t--�� :: �� construc±ioi�. [15l� NCAC 028.0259(? 0)] ��_.._,_ - �-- -�- 25.•There �shall�be �nc excavation-from; or waste 3isposal into, jurisdic�ional wetlands or waters associated with t"�is permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be .. �- �° °� •° located in wetiands -.ar s�eanis; compensatory r,iiiigatian will 'ue required since tnat is a. ciirect irr�pact from road �-�� -�- y-�- - construccion activities. �15A NCA� 02H.G506(b)(3) and (cj(3)] - �� 26. Erosion and sediment controlpractices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, �� _- <=-:._�_ :installatior and operation �and maintenar.ce of such Best Management Pra�tices in order to protect surface ��vzters .LL -_ ... _. _ standards [15A I��CAC 02:�.0�06(b)(3� an3 (c)(3)]: ` - .. , - . • - _ : a. � �Th�-erosion. and sediment •ccntrol .r.i�asures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and _ - : _ - -_ . - � - - • - � _ - � maintained in accordance �vith �he most recent version of the North Carolina Sedimeszt and Eresion - � > � - - Control Planning and I�esign Manual. .''�" �,. .... _.. ._ � ... b. .The. design, installation, operation, anci maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures Lnust • - � � � - - - • � � � be such that they �equai� -cr-exeeed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North - - � - . . . - . .- - � , . - � Carolina SediriZent izszd Erosie;n �Control !�i�rival. Th� devices shall be m�iniained on all cons�uctian . . - � - � - .. -,. _- --, - 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 .wi�h tbe most recent version of the North Caro_lina Surface Mining Manual. -�- �- ��_- - d: •The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordarce v�ith the �_ _.._:.: :._�.. �-._. .. .. requirements ofthe Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 27.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�wis�-to;�ontest any�statement in�the aitached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative :::. :.....:..�hearitig:.:�'ou ma.y obiain ,the.:petition.form.from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the netition _- .--_� _.�_wiiti� tne office of A�imiriis�°ative:tiearings within sixiy (60 j days oi receipt uf this notice. r� peiition is considered _.-__-.__ ;•.-fil�d:when it is received.in. tfie office of•Aumin:s�ative Hearings during �ormal office hours. The Office of .>.-. _. -...,_ Administrative Hearings.acc�pts:Flings r�londay through Friday betv�een 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 withthe Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of . ..- .�.Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days follo��+ina the faxed t�ansmission. __ ;,. ,. __ .,'The mailing ad�ress for the Office of Administrative Hearin�s is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Telephone: (919) 431 3000, Facsimile: (919) �31-3100 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 Resouroes under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. ]f you have any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786. Sincer� / � % � � / "� /a ,- }"�' � pa� S Jay Zimmerman, Director Division of Water Resowces Electronic copy only distribution: Tom Steffens, US .4rmy Corps of Engineers, Washing[on Field Office Chad Coggins, Divicion 4 Environmental Officer File Copy Environmenta( Oualiry Nf6WR Projec[ No.: __ Applicant: -----.--_-_— Project Name: Date of Issaance of 401 Water Quality Certefication: Cuunty: PAl'MCCRURY UOVAI.D R. VAN DER VAART s.-;��i,rc JAY ZIMMI�:RMAN Certiticate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within ihe 401 Water Quality Certifcation or applicable 6offer Rules, and any subsequent madifications, the appGcant is required [o retum this certificate to the 401 Transpo�[a[ion Permitting Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-161 Z This form may be reiurned to NCDWR by the applicant, the appiicant's authorized agant, or the project engineec I[ is not necessary to send certifica!es from atl of these. ApplicanPs 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 Certitication and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signa[ure: --- �ate: ------ ---- - - ------- - Agenf`s �ertiflcutinn 1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abili[ies, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construc[ion was observed to be built within substantial compliance aud inteat of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, ?he npproved plar.s and specifications. and other supporting materials. Signature: Da[e: F_ngineer',c Certiftcatinn Partial Final I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in [he State ofNo:th Carolir.a, havina been authorized to o5serve (periodically, weekly, full time) the constmrrion of the project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, doe care and diligence was osed in the observation of the construction such that the wnstruction was observzd to be boilt within subs[antial compliance and in[ent of [he 401 Water Qualih� Certifica:ion ar.d Suftcr Rules, the approved plans and specitications, and other supporting materials. Signature Date Registration No. � " Nothing Compares`< � Sta:e of NoNi Carolina I Env�ronmen`ml puciiry �F� i�,1ail Service Qoter i, Ealeigh, North Czwlirm L7699-i��! 91?-707-9G09