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Home My WebLink About20161175 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170109� , Environmental Quality Srte 1 L Total ROY COOPER Ci�T✓PI'nG Janu�ry 9, 2C17 Chalham County NCDWR Froject No. 2C161175 Ci�etham Park Way APPROVAL of 401 WATER QL'ALITY CGRTIFICATION and JORDAN BL'FFER AUTIiORiZAT10N, with ,4DDITIONAL CONDITIONS Mr. Timothy R. Smith Chatharu Fnrk luvesiors, LLC 1G0 Westun Estates Way Cary, NC 27513 Dear Mr. Smith You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of building a new road in Pittsboro. Chatham Camty: Permanent Fill (a �). i _' ----0.01 --- iempurary Fiii 0.05 0.01 0.73 � Total Wetland impact for Project Jordan 7.one ] 0.07 i acres. Buffer Totals 2?704 _ 'fotal BufTer Impact Tor Projech 39991 square feet Total Wetland impact (ac) 0.18 ---__ C.OL —_—_ 7.one 2 irop2� 9425 17287 o.iu The projec[ shall be constructed in aceordance wi[h your application received November 22, 2016. After reviewing your appiicatioq we have decidzd [hat Ihesz impacts are covzrtd by Genaral Water Quality Certification Number 3886. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide 1'ertnit 14 issued by the Corps of Enginezrs. This approval is also valid for tlie Jordan Riparian 6uf�er Rules (15,4 NCAC 2R.0267). In addition, ��ou should acGuire. any eth�r federal, state or local pzrmits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Frosion Control, Nen-Discharge and Water Supn�y Watershed regu!ations. This appreval will expire u-ith the accompany ing 404 permit. -`-�'Nothiiig Compares --_, Statc o( M1ohn Camlina �, EnoirnnmenGl (juality IGl i Mnil Sernce Cantar I Raleigh, Forth C:arolina27o99-161 7 This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your projeci change, you must notify the NCDWR and submit a new application. If the property is soid, fne new owner musi be given. a copy of this C�rtification and approval letter; and is thereby r�sponsihle for complying with all the conciitions. lf total wetland tills tor this project (now or in the future) exceed�one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or_ in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). Additional buffer impacts may require compensatory mitigation as described in 15A NCAC 2B.0267. For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in ti�e ge,eral �er;�fica±i�n �.�!d any a�ditiot�al conditie�s JisteG beloav. ��►nditi�ns of �ert:fiea#�a�: - 1. The Permittee is required to provide a imal cepy of the approvecl s±ormwater mznagemer_t plan (SMl'), and the accompanyiag frul sig�e�, dated ar.d natar:zed Operation andb�a:r.ter.ance A�eemer�ts (O�:M), ��vithproof ef .Tawn of Piitsbor�'s approval. "Tne f�nal approved SMP and O&N1's shall i�e suomitted to �he DWR T'ransportation �ermitting Brancn beiore uny impacis authorized in this certincation occur. After it is a�p�oved, the SiViI' may not be �nodified �vithout:�riot•.v�ritter_ authorization from Tov:m of Pit±sborn. If m�di�ed, 2 fin�l copy of the approva_l • ?etter ar.d modifed SMP and O&Ms shal? a�ain be submitted to the DWR Transportation Permitting Lranch prior - to the commencement of iche modifications. P.ny impacts occurring before this conditien is met would be a -. V;�latio.� nf this Wat�r �2uatitc;� Gertification. f 15A i.TCAC C2F� .OSC�(b)(5}] .._ __.. 2. _As.a.cc�ndition,ofihis 40.1 Water Q.ualitv Certifi.cation; the bridge construction. muust oe a�complished in strict .. __ - � compliance �r:th the most recer.t version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Cor.structicn and Maintenance Activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(S)1 3. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, detention basins, etc.) before entering the stream. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)] 4. Bridge piles�and benis shali be consiructed using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft construciion m.ethods. More specifir,�llv, jetting.or. other.methods of pile driving are prohibited withotrt prior writken approval from the ?�;Cn�a�R tirst, f 15A_ NCAC 0?H.OSQ6(bj(2?] 5.1`7o d�_iii'sl,l.•-cy o_r-w;;ter�tra� i:as �een ir� cc�ntact ��ith uncurec concrete shall b� allo�vec: to ente.r surfa�e i:�uters.- -- --- --- -- t iis wafer snall'oe captured, ireated, and disposed of properly. [15t� NCAC OiH .O50o(b j(3)] ti. A turbidity curtain wili be instailed in the stream if driving or drilling activities occur within the stream channel, an the srrear�� Lan.k., or �=.-ithin 5 fGe± �f the top �f bar,k. This candit:on can be waiv�d :v�th prior a�provsl �rorr� the NCDWR. [l5A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)] . . , �-� 7. All stoimwater ranoff shall�be dir;,ct�d as sr�eetflow thro�ag.h s�ream b�:ffers at non-eros;v� velocities, unless otherwise approvPd by this ce�-tifcation. i15A NCAC 2�.Q2b7] 8. Allxinarian.buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the prec�nstructian�coritours ar.� reveaetated: P�Iauitained buffers shall be permar_enily revegetated rvith non-woody - -�- - . sge�ies �y the end of the growang season following completion of cons±ru�ti�n. For the purpose of this condition, mair�taine� buffer areas ?re �efined as areas ��ithin the trar.c��,-tation c�rridor that will be subjPct to regular Trar,s�ortation m�aintenan^,e activities including mowing. The area wi±Y: non-r.�ain�ained buff�rs shall be permaner_tly . revegetated witn native wo�dy species before tiie next growing season following completion of construction. [i5A � NCAC 2B.o2E71 . �. . 9. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B.0267 sediment an.d erosion �ontrol devices shall not �e placed in Zone 1 of any Jordan 3uffer withcut p:ier approval by the NCL)WR At this tirne, the NCDWR has ap;�raved no se�iment and erosior, cont:al devices ir. Zar.� 1, outsida ofthe appro�ed rroject i,�npacts, any�vherz �n this pro;�ct. ��creaver, sediment and erosic�r �c:�t�c�; �levi�es shail b� :�ilo;,�ed in �o:�e 2��° �he buffers pr�v:�ed tl�at Ze�;�e 1 is �c�t cer.�prcmise� :�nu that discharge is released as diffuse flow. l i). �11 ��~ii�.�s o#'tne �r�t,�;s�.1 �rcj�: r�r��tir�� io 3�3(d) iiste� u�ate�s4:e.d� (,Rc�Lesar �re�:� anc'i it.s t•ib.�taries) t;,at SiC 1T;��i�i2'�Ci CIL1P �� L�IO�J�!C2�.GClie1'i� Z:CC0��d7::2S S�13i1 IlOi CIiSC�?3Pg28`ifiTilttJaiE,' �L"v'Cil�� t0 gU?'fSCB v�ate�-s. �termwater sha:l �e tr�ate� usin� approp:-i�t� best management }�raat:ves (,e.g.; vegetatec� convcyances, construcie�l �:��etiands, deien'�o.s ro.i�is, etc. j nrior to dis�l�rging �e� su_aaee waters. i 1. Prior to construction tne permittee shall provide verification that the finai consiruction drawings comply with the permit drawingc contained in the anplication dated November 22, 2016. Any deviations from the apnroved drawings are not autliorized unless approved by the NC Division of Water Kesources. The Yermittee shall ensure that the fmal design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted far approval. [15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)] 12. Ifco.:cre�e is aszd during ca:lst!�uctELn,, a diry ��ork area sl�all be ma�rt2inec� t� �revent c'��rect �ontact beriveen caruig ��ncrete at.d strea�n waYer. V4'ater tiiat ir�adve:-iently �ontacts uncured conc:ete si:all n�t be discharged tc� su:fa�e i��a�ers �ue to the potentiai tor elevated pH and possible aqua�ic life an� fisn icills. [1�� NCAC C2B.0200j 13. During the construction of ihe project, no staging o� equipment of any kind is permitted in waiers of the U.S., or protected riparian b�affers. [? SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 1�1. The diineusion, pattern aiid profile of the strearn above and below the crossing shall not be modified. Bisturbed fiood�iains and streams shali be restared io na�ural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCA� 02H.OSOo(b)iz)] 15. The use of rip-rap above the Nor.mal High Water Mark shall bP minimized. Any rip-rap placed fer stream stabilization snail-be placed in stream channels in such a ma?�r_er that it does n�± impede aqaaiic life passage. [15A NCAC 02HAS�o(b?(2}] � ,... i 6. Ai work.�.n or adjacent to stream waters shali L�e conducted in a dry work area. Apnrove� BNIP measures from . the-r:lost cur: er�t version of *�CBOT Construction an3 Maintenance Activities raanual such as sandbags, rock berns, -� � . _ cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [l SA NCAC _. 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 17. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] 18. .�ill mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must oe regularly inspected and maintained to prevent �ontaminatinn �f stream waters .from fi�e1s; !zibricants, hydraulic flui�ls; �r other toxi� materials. �15A. NC,4.0 02T�.C?S0�(h)�21; 14. �T� roc�; s�.n�. �r otr�er mater�als �shall �e'dredge�l �om the str�arn cl:ar,nel exdPp� c,�here autheri�ed b�- this - certif;cat;on. [15A NC�iC 02H.GSC6(b)�3)] 20. llischarging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is �rohib�ted. [15A NCAC �2I-�.O50(�(b)(3)] 21. ThP penn:ttee �nu� iis autl��rized agent� shall conduc? :ts aezivities in a man_,ner cor�sister.t with STate ,�vater qua?ity standards (i�nchadir.g an� requirements resulting fror,1 c�mpliance witY: §303(�; of the Clear. �A'ater A�t) and any ether appropr�a;e rEcuirements-of State an�� Federal law. If the NCDVUR deter_nines that snch standards or laws are not�beina met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions:are necessary to assure.compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify th.is certification. [15A �CAC 02B.02QQ; 22. A co�y of this �Nater �uality Certifi�at�on shaL1 be m?intain�d on the constructior. site at �1� times. In addition, Lhe Wa�er Qualit;� Certific�tion and a�l subsequent modifications, if any; shall be maintained with the on-site nroject manager. [I�A NCtiC G2H .0507(c) and i5�i NCAC G2H .OSU6 (b)(�) and (c)(2)] 23. The. outsidP buffer, wetland or water boundary iocated e�vithin ±he construct�en co::-idor approved by this authorizati�n, includina all non-commercial b�rrow and waste sites associated with the project, shall be clearly marked by ?�igr!y ��isible fen;,ir.g prior t� any land disturbing activities. lmpacts to are�s within the fencing �re �rahibited uniess :,�her�r�ise authorized by tr.is certificatian. [15A NCAC 02H.Q501 ar,� .0502] 24. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulatians, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having juris:�ictior, i.�c;uc�in� �,�i not lir:k�U ic� ��plica�le buiie,• .ru1_es, s;oxrnw�ter ��nageir:2:�# ru�es, soi( erosion. ar.d S�C:iI�?;lt�tt411 COi71r7] r4.i�ulCvCri4iliS, �f�. 25. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours of discovery. [15A NCAC 02BA�06(b)(2)] Z6. Upon completion of the project (inciuding any impacts at associated borrow or! waste sites), the permittee shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify the NCDWR when all wark included in the 401 Certification has been completed. [15A NCAC 02H.0502(fl] 2?. Pd�ii �e riparian vegetatio?: {i.e., ±r��s .aci� shracs native tc yosa2• gevgra�hi� r��ior:� must He reestal.�lished in ±he riparian areas d��ithin the construciion l:riits of +ke pi•oj�ct by �ne end o� ihe g.ro,�:�ii.g season ioli�wing c�rnpleti�n vf constnzction. i1�A NCAC 02B.0257)] an� L15A NCAC G2�A5�(i(�)(2)j 28. There shall be no excavation rrom, or waste disposal inio, jurisdictionai wetlands or waters associaied with tnis permit without appropriate modification. Should w�ste ar borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be lac�ted ia �vetlands or steams, co:nper�sat�ry mitigat�on w;ll be required sir�ce that is a direct impact fro�r� road construction activities. f 15A NCA� 02H.0�06(b)f3) and (cl(3 )j 29. Erosian �nd sed'u-i��nt conL ol practi� zs r�lust be in frili compliar_ce with all spe�if cati�ns gove�ing the proper design, ir.s±allatien and operation and maintenance of such Best Mana�ement PracticPs in order to protect surface waters s±andards [15A?�ICAC QZH.�506(bl(3) an� (c)(3 j]: a._ T1ie �rosion and sediment contro] measures for the nroject must be designed, installed, onerated, and _ maintained in. accordance with the most reGent v�rsic�n of the North Ca.roiana �Sediment and Erosion Ccrtrol Plan;,ing and Design Manual. b. . Tbe.design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they eq�aal,, or exeeed, the requirements specified :n �he most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits , associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance wiih the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface 1l�Iin�ng Manual. d. The rec�a_matier mPus:�r�s and irr:c�ernentat��n must ��mnly E�:t� ±he reclamat�o_r, in �ceQrc!arce dvi*h thP requirzments af t�e Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 30..Sediment ar.d erosion eantrol measures shall not be pla�ed in v�etlands ar waters ualess otherwise approve� hy this Certification. [1�A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3j and (c)(3)] if you �vis:± i.o cor�±est any sta�ement u-� ihe a�cacl-ied C�rtificatiory ouu m�zst f.� a peti�ion far a�-� admin�sriarive hear;ng. :'cu may abta�n t:�e p�tition forn� �om the affice of A�ministrative hvurir.gs. Yc�a must f le the petition with the officE of �dmir�istrative Hearings within siat-y (60; days o� receipt of this natice. A petit�on is cansidered tiled when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accents fi1_ings. Monclay through Friday betw�en the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, exc�pt for officiai sYare'_nolidays. The original ar�d one (1) copy ofthe pet�tior. must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. Th�.petiti�n may re faxed�pr�vidPd the origir,al and one copy of the document is rec�i �ed by the Offic� of fidministrative Hearings within live (5 j business days toliowing the faxecl transmission. The mailir�g address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: Office of Admir_istrative Hearings 6714 Mail Ser;�?ce Center Rale:gh, :�C 27699-6714 Te.��:�h�t.e: (� i�} 4�:�30t�C, Facs:m:l\.. �7 1 J� �31-� i 00 A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. �an� ;vi.Ilaycs; �Tenerai Cour:sel Depar�ment of Fm�irnitn;�ntal O�za�ity. ;�r i Pv�ai� Servi�� Center This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786. Sincerely, '-C\ // _ S / ,/•' V �y S. Jay Zimmertnan, Director Division of Water Resources Electronic wpy only distribution: Andy Williams, US Army Corps of Engineerc, Raleigh Field Office Bob Zarzecki, Soil & Environmental Cansultants NCDWR Raleigh Regionat Office Hunter Freeman, Withers & Ravenel File Copy E'nviron m en ta I Quality NCD�VR P�•ojecS Nn.: Applicanr Froject Name: bate of lssuance of 401 Watcr Quali[y Ccrtitication: County: ii� �v cc�oNeK Certifica[e of Com�letion Upon comple[ion of all work approved within the 461 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and a�ry subszquent modificatioiu, ihe anplicant is required [o retm'n this certificate [o the 401 Transportation Pennittine Unit. North Carolina Divisior of Water Rzsou:ces, 1617 Mail Serv;ce Center, Raleigh, NC. 276?9-1617. This ferrr may be returned to NCDWR by the apolicant, the applicant's authorized aRent, or the project eneineec It is not necessary to send certificates fi um ali of these. Applicanl's Cerlirca(ion �, , hereby state that, to [he best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the wnstruction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and spzcitications, and other supporting materials. Sign�tnre: Date• ,4�enPs Certijicntion L _, hereby stare ihat, to the best uf my abilities, due eare and dili,Kencc was used in the observation of the cor.struction such that the construction was observed [o be built �vi[hin substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Cemfication and Boffer Roles, thc approved plans and specifications, and o[her supporlirg materials. Si�nature: Date: Engineer's Crriifrculion Partial Final I, , as a duly registered Professional F.nginecr in the State of P:orth Caroli�a, having been authorized to ebserve {periodically. �vzekly, full ti;ne? :he consnuctior of :he project for the Pernittee hereby state thaY, to thz best of my abilities, d��e cam and diligence� was u�ed in the ebservatien of [he construction such that Ihe constructwn was observed [o be buil[ wrthin substantial compliance and inten� of the 401 Water Quality Ceitification and F3urTer Rule;, the apnroved plans and soecificatians, and other suoporiing inaterials. Si<,na[:ire Gate Registratioe No. '�No[hing CaE��ares - - Starr: ofNurch c'zralin;, j I:.n,:;mnmen[�i Qiaiity 1617 Mail Scrvree Center i Raleigh, idurth Carolina Z7bi9-ini i